2007-04-04 04:20:51 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
I think it's 'Qui Ipsos Custodiet' oh lovely and mucky one
anyway, the question is, as they say, moot because whoever guards the guards is also supposed to be guarded.
In fact in a modern democratic society, we aim for Government Of The People, By The People (yes, with capitals!) and this system by and large ensures that the rulers, being watched as always by our free and open media keep it clean and honest.
I actually think that nowadays, the Media guards the guards ...
who'd have thunk it !
Philip
2007-04-04 05:34:48 · answer #1 · answered by Our Man In Bananas 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As in "Who protects the guards" or do you mean "who prevents the betrayal of the guards"?
I think you mean the second. Having been one of the guards (20 years, US Army), I think it is a combination of the egalitarianism of American society, and the professionalism of the military that prevents the need for a guard on the guards.
I think a military coup could not happen in the US, not because the capability to do is not there, but because it is accepted that that cannot happen (If that makes any sense)
2007-04-04 04:26:48 · answer #2 · answered by permh20 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Then try to answer this question : Who guards the guards who guard the guards ?
In theory, a good system of governance will require checks and balances. Someone must provide the oversight over the governors to ensure that they do their jobs properly and do not abuse their power. In practice, it is difficult to implement because those who provide the oversight can also be abusing their power and need to be checked again. In a country, people in power can abuse their power and there is nothing that the ordinary citizens can do about it.
2007-04-04 04:46:12 · answer #3 · answered by Frankenstein 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Which guards? There are prison guards, prison camp guards and jail guards. There are also lifeguards and guardians of all sorts. Each is, in turm watched over and evaluated by a supervisor.
2007-04-04 04:30:14 · answer #4 · answered by fangtaiyang 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OURSELVES!!!
Irish Guards are Twice as Hard!!!!
Quis Seperabit!
2007-04-04 06:09:17 · answer #5 · answered by mervyn m 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
...and there in lies the rub about soceity and who should be in charge and who should make the rules.
In theory the masses keep check on the few who guard the many!
2007-04-04 04:24:17 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
the MGS (MOD Guard Service) or the MOD Police (MOD PLOD) or the MPGS (Military Provost Guard Service).
2007-04-04 07:26:17 · answer #7 · answered by jim bob 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
perfer et obdura; dolor hic tibi proderit olim.
2007-04-04 10:01:20 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldnt mind guarding the muck-meister.
Id be up on a charge of sodomy though! lol
2007-04-04 04:24:02 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
Themselves....
2007-04-04 04:49:05 · answer #10 · answered by Carpe diem 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋