Actor-politicians and understanding the vote of the poor

Second of two parts. The first part appeared yesterday, Monday July 7, 2014.

I understand that this Carvajal column ran in the Entertainment section, but why does our newspaper of record publish such mindless, irresponsible opinions? I similarly understand that the subsequent portion of the article went on to list pithy, insipid statements by various entertainment notables warning actors from entering politics if they don’t wish to serve the country. But, shouldn’t that be obvious? Why is Carvajal touting this as relevant, insightful advice and why is our newspaper of record complicit in this, agreeing to its publication? This seems to me symptomatic of a lack of critical engagement with the nature and functioning of our political system and the willful suspension of true accountability on the part of our public servants.