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Scenario:

The third group is the "sit back and watch" people, or "do-nothings." These individuals can be heard making comments such as, "I agree with what you're saying. I just don't agree with your means," "I'm not going to get involved in this," or "I'm too busy to belong to the organization" (Catalano, 2019). The do-nothings tend to be observers, and if the other constituent groups' efforts are successful, they will join because they feel they have supported the effort from an ideological standpoint. However, they avoid any active involvement in politics. The 18th-century British politician Edmund Burke recognized the danger of the do-nothings. He said, "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men [and women] to do nothing" (Catalano, 2019).

Questions:

1. What are two specific concerns or hesitations that prevent them from becoming more active?

2. As a politically active nurse should reflect suggestions or solutions to their concerns?

3. Provide two examples of how their constituency can negatively or positively impact the policymaking process.