Does Power Corrupt?
“Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely.” – Lord Acton
This has become a cliche of our age. But why not set the matter on its head?
Let’s just take politicians. What is more true: that the power they acquired has made them corrupt, or that they have been corrupt enough to seek a career in politics? Doesn’t political power, in fact, reveal the nature of the already inherent corruption, rather than create it?
Something to think about…
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Interesting take. You know, I always thought in my head that the only person who would be good at being a politician was the person who didnt WANT to be a politician!
Power seems to intoxicate, for sometimes obvious reasons. Those who have it, seem entranced by its ability to offer certain privileges. It’s all about the expense accounts, people!
… But really, It might help if everyone in line for a powerful political position be required to score at least 72 on a standard IQ test.