Yes, it was a clear symptom of deep political dysfunction, stemming from the politicized demarcation of electoral districts and the distorting effects of America’s campaign-finance system. Nonetheless, it is noteworthy that the entire crisis played out according to constitutional rules.
从这个角度看，美国政府关门也没什么不同。是的，这显然是政治运转不良的症候，其源头是政治化的选区划分和美国政治献金制度带来的扭曲效应。尽管如此，值得注意的是，整个危机都是根据宪法规则展开的。