Prompt 6: The context of these approaches

    I believe that a country's cultures and history affect whether a top-down approach works versus a bottom-up approach. In the United States, the nation was founded on the idea that individual liberties are essential.  Frequently, people who are more right-leaning in politics believe that the government should not have the right to have a significant say in the individual's life.  This idea pertains to the economy, education, local and federal regulations, and even health.  Suppose people do not want the federal government to intervene in their life. In that case, they will not easily comply with a top-down approach. This can be seen today with the availability of the covid vaccine and unvaccinated populations. Areas that are typically more right-leaning have significantly lower vaccination rates than more liberal populations. 

    Personally, I am open to top-down approaches. When other people or organizations do the work (like creating a nationally available vaccine) and develop resources for the population to use.  I was very excited to get the vaccine when it first became available. I encouraged all my family members and friends to participate.  Many people in my family were not on the same page as I, and some are still unvaccinated.  Because of our different beliefs, I think that a top-down and bottom-up approach should be used simultaneously.  If a national campaign allowed all people to get a vaccine and local organizations and leaders encouraged their communities to participate in these programs, health initiatives would be more effective. 

Fry, Erika, and Nicolas Rapp. “Covid Vaccination Rate by State. See If Your State Met Biden's Goal.” Fortune, Fortune, 2 July 2021, https://fortune.com/2021/07/02/america-wont-make-bidens-july-4-covid-vaccine-goal-see-which-states-will/.