If lack of zeal is found in many sections of the country on this subject, it is because the people are never brought in contact with the evils, the abuses, and the corruptions which are well known to exist at points where the patronage is large, and where consequently many citizens are struggling for place.
Blaine notes that public indifference to civil service issues stems from a lack of direct experience with corruption.
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