America still has a few noble congressmen, but the majority have been corrupted by the system in recent years - "we have the best congress money can buy!", as they say.
If we traveled back in time a few decades we would see that the majority of congressmen served their constituents honorably, but as time went on they became more self-serving, and I think the average American was distracted by food and entertainment, essentially allowing it to happen.
"The people get the government they deserve" sounds harsh, but I think it's true. We all need to take personal accountability for future of our nations (or local communities) because that's the only way we recover from this downfall we find ourselves in.
I agree with you. Things have really changed over the years, and it really does feel like many have lost sight of what serving the public is all about. We all need to stay engaged and hold our leaders accountable and like you said change starts with us. Thank you for visiting.