Do You think that the American public should move ahead in doing things about the problems in our nation?

Many Americans do not have a clue on what is happening in our country, or simply do not care enough to do something. There are many problems in out nation that we can help solve but choose not to. Should we be considered bad americans if we turn our heads and say it's not my problem or as long as it does not effect me? I think americans should help this country in the little ways they can by voting on peeople that will get jobs done. They can also protest issues that reallly affect the nation, write letters to congressmen or even the White house. We have freedom of speech and freedom of the press so might as well use them to help the american people. This country need really strong leadership that knows how to handle many problems and could come up with a very useful plan in dealing with them. This country also needs a government that shares what it is going to do for the country and how it is going to affects us.