The majority of people will always derive a sense of security from having a leader, and in exchange for his alleged protection and guidance, they always grant him some degree of control over their lives. In the same degree that they grant him this power, they sacrifice freedom. This rule of human nature applies to all human societies, whether they be families, tribes, or nations. Where people are weaker, either mentally, physically, or both, they’re more reliant on their leader, and he wields more power over them as a result of this, usually resulting in their subjugation.
Another rule of human nature states that there will always be persons within any group, no matter how large or small, who assume or grasp for this power. Any two humans in one room will mutually, and usually silently agree that one head is above the other on their imaginary totem pole, and if they don’t agree, there will be strife. In a larger room with more people, or across a field or nation, there is much more power to be had, and the more power there is available, the stiffer the competition for it will be. At that level it all boils down to a primeval competition for dominance and control over those who choose not to compete. A rebel among the masses is usually a would-be tyrant who desires political power, but lacks any. Continue reading “Power”
