2007-01-11 10:58:36 · 19 answers · asked by Birdman 7 in Politics & Government ➔ Government
When it is used with discretion. It was said that absolute power corrupts absolutely. When one uses power to protect the weak, it brings out the best in the user. When one uses power to hurt the weak or widow or orphan, it is the worst use of power. Use of power to take advantage of another is a poor use of power. Use of power for self-defense is an appropriate use of power. If one adheres to a biblical moral compass, the use of power will generally bring out the best in in the user. If you do not have a God-oriented moral compass, "the best" is only what is best in the eyes of the person making the determination. That would seldom be good. Everyone does what is right in their own eyes.
2007-01-11 11:08:49 · answer #1 · answered by maninthemirror327 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Power NEVER brings out the best in us. The old phrase is,
"Power Corrupts and Absolute Power Corrupts Absolutely"
Another phrase which might be pertinent: "The road to Hell is paved with good intentions". In other words, some of the biggest crimes and mistakes in the history of man were started because it seemed like a GREAT idea at the time, but was soon corrupted and used to destroy rather than create.
2007-01-11 19:02:17 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Those in power usually let it go to their heads.
It rarely brings out the best in a person.
Too bad, isn't it?
2007-01-11 19:03:42 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Power corrupts.
You can use power to achieve good results, but power itself tends to make one crazy and drunk with lust for more power.
Didn't you watch the Lord of the Rings? That ring, man, the One Ring. It messed up everybody who put it on. That's what power does.
2007-01-11 19:02:23 · answer #4 · answered by SlowClap 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When we use it to do good for others. Some people with power misuse it to do bad things.*
*see George W Bush
2007-01-11 19:04:05 · answer #5 · answered by albne87109 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Best and worst, depending on the personality of the person. Saints and dictators came into this world the same way...
2007-01-11 19:02:50 · answer #6 · answered by Mad Dog Johnson 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When we are true great people. But great people never have power.
2007-01-11 19:02:07 · answer #7 · answered by greybamby 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope. The worst.
2007-01-11 19:01:10 · answer #8 · answered by amandafofanda66 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When it's in the form of electricity coming from your finger tips.
2007-01-11 19:02:21 · answer #9 · answered by DiRTy D 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When we are serving the people fairly and decently. When we are doing good. Treating all people fairly.
2007-01-11 19:03:10 · answer #10 · answered by thmsnbrgll 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋