"NO ONE will ever be responsible for anything unless they are powerless."
'ONE' ???
One of the most powerful venues of corruption is what I call corruption by association.
If we ‘agree’ to a belief, world-view, political notion, social ideology, etc … Then all inclinations become inclusive of you and I, while becoming exclusive of persons outside that venue.
The concept is bound in an assumed social contract of loyalty to other persons or groups of persons. The need to belong is the most powerful social motivator that I know of and loyalty to others is a tacit requirement. Members who are ego-centric, especially if in positions of authority, impress upon other participants compromises of conscience.
When this becomes an endemic characteristic of the group, the members suffer loss of dignity and non-members are caused to suffer materially.
Its an old tale of testing one's resolve. It happens with gangs, pedophiles, political groups... shucks it may be an essential element of circumstance any time that coercion may be masked as persuasion. The initial test is always clouded in deniability, like jokes, bigoted jokes or personal teasing for example. If you fail that level one test, you are bought.
So venture forth on a foundation of principle, being true to yourself. Your brethren are those who would stand with you. However be for-warned, if you follow such a path, you will most likely stand alone. |
