History records numerous tales of misery wrought upon the people by abuses of powers vested in wrong hands. Not only the people suffered - its wielders too at times were the victims. What do you think?

This is so true, history is full of such examples and why speak only about rulers and leaders, even in societies or areas where we live, there are always 2-3 such people who hold some kind of office and thus some power over others and misuse it to cause misery to others. another such kind of misery is caused when the mediocre get more attention or platform than they deserve. The really intelligent and understanding people are the ones who become miserable in the process. It is really sick!! :sick:

This is so true, history is full of such examples and why speak only about rulers and leaders, even in societies or areas where we live, there are always 2-3 such people who hold some kind of office and thus some power over others and misuse it to cause misery to others. another such kind of misery is caused when the mediocre get more attention or platform than they deserve. The really intelligent and understanding people are the ones who become miserable in the process. It is really sick!! :sick:

Very very true ! It happens all round us and is frustrating ! the funny thing is that such people have get a lot of support fro others who either have no thinking capacity or feel that it is safer to support the ones who are the loudest and the most visible ..

Although I am no admirer of imperialist Churchil but his comments on Indian leaders have great relevance in today's context and I quote:Power will go to the hands of rascals,rogues and freebooters. All Indian leaders will be low calibre and men of straw. They will have sweet tongues and silly hearts.They will fight amongst themselves for power and India will be lost in political squabbles. A day would come when even air and water would be taxed.

He was not too far off the mark! What do you say?

History records numerous tales of misery wrought upon the people by abuses of powers vested in wrong hands. Not only the people suffered - its wielders too at times were the victims. What do you think?

History records numerous tales of misery wrought upon the people by abuses of powers vested in wrong hands. Not only the people suffered - its wielders too at times were the victims. What do you think?

Ceemji,
A simple doubt. :whistle: :whistle:
Is this question related to history and politics only? :blink:
You all know am weak in these subjects :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Also, power in wrong hands/ misuse of power is applicable to every field, not only history and politics. Isn't it? :evil: :evil: :whistle: :whistle: :S :S