Accepting responsibilty

Politicians constantly wonder why people (especially young people) don't "engage" (hate that use of the word) with politics any more.
Is it really any wonder? With all that's been going on in the last few weeks (no make that years) you'd think the morons in charge of political parties would really get a grip...but no. Why should any decent tax paying law abiding citizen pay heed to these incompetent idiots.
Politicians should be models of society and everything they do should stand up as a shining example...but no it all about self. All the spurious expenses they are able to claim, the flagrant flouting of their own laws which when caught in the act they deny like naughty children. Why, when they have done wrong not just say so straight away? I for one would have more respect for that person.
We have come to a point in the political life of this country where there are really no options for those who don't hold extremist views...Labour, Tories, Libdems, SNP all the same just different words.
As teachers are trying to encourage our students to be responsible citizens, unfortunately this country's politicians provide no solid role models for them to follow and they are therefore stuck in the rut of believing in and looking up to the likes of Jordan and Peter Andre.
How can we change this? By not voting? Definitely not the vote is a civil duty that was hard to gain. Maybe voting should be compulsory, ensuring that everyone has a voice and that our leaders must appeal to everyone. Just a thought. I don't know the answer but would like to see something change soon...vain hope!