Why people are afraid of actively participating in the politics?

Careerwise, there is not much scope for honest people, when it comes to living a politicians life. The career path is not very attractive. So, this is not a life long job. It will mean a lot of financial sacrifice for one person. In favour of making a cost efficient government mechanism, it should be that way. I suggest the way that large number of people come forward and spare some time of their career towards government. This may sound a little counterproductive, as one person having entire career in politics will have better focused abilities than the hundred people who would practice this career for only few years. However, with better processes in place and working on transperancy, we can do even better than the one person at one's best.

I see these concerns as the prohibiting factors for a person to take up this profession, without the unnecessary worries.

1. Public perception: There is no recognition of the profession as people percieve this as the evil thing. Sadly, as of now, public in large, is not aware that they must change this. There is only the pleasure of cursing politicians, but no contructive suggesstions put forth.I see this as a profession, though short term, that people can take and be recognised for having that ability and warmth for the people.
2. Individual opinion: Every individual's opinion is also different. It may be wrong to assume that all people will have the same insight of all the candidates and have empathy to the election process to the same extent. There are people who are not at all understood, and there are people, who are very well learnt. There's nothing on the ballot paper or the electronic voting machins, that can record this. The aspiring candidates have no idea how some individual will percieve one's candidature. This hampers the confidence level of the aspirant.
3. The system: The system is a very important part of the people's perception. If we can find the way to boost the confidence in people and in politicians about the better functioning system, then there will be more people coming forward.the people believe that the system works in favour of the cunning politicians. So, if they participate, and knowingly or unknowingly, if they pose as the threat to such people's benefits, they will face dire consequences.The system doesn't support friendly polls. One person's candidature is a threat to all others to the extent that they find themselves nothing but enemies. Is that really what we wanted?

See these questions and find your opinion:

1. If someone decides to run for elections, does other candidates's ability change?
2. If someone decides to run for elections, does other candidates's policies change?
3. If someone wins the elections by close margin does that mean the defeated candidate is a bad person?
4. Let's say you know someone who's a good candidate, but as he may not be having wide public understanding, you think that he will not attract many votes. Would you vote for the next best person, that you think will have wider public acceptace ?
5. Have you heard of logic that some candidate ensured that some other candidate also runs the elections so as to get the benefit of vote splitting to someone else?

So when we see all these adversities, good people will need a lot of will power to flow against the waves. There are such people, but few. We may be making progress, but at what pace? Are we satisfied with that?
We must make the changes, that will stabilize the system, encourage good people to participate, and enable friendly events.