Can we rely on a man’s principles and intentions even if he is found guilty of cheating? Despite his campaign for civil rights, didn’t he violate the rights of others? These are the thoughts that should be dominating the mind of the jury, whose idols have been stripped of their shiny cover of fame and glory, and laid bare to examine the truth behind such men and women.
This raises another question about our leaders: What is in it for them? Why do leaders lead? Is it for the power, the fame, the money, or theoretical immortality? Leaders are given power by the public, and no matter how much we might want to create a system based on equality; where this is a leader, there is a hierarchy. If we willingly place our trust and give the power to influence to definite people, how are we certain that they might not abuse it?
This raises another question about our leaders: What is in it for them? Why do leaders lead? Is it for the power, the fame, the money, or theoretical immortality? Leaders are given power by the public, and no matter how much we might want to create a system based on equality; where this is a leader, there is a hierarchy. If we willingly place our trust and give the power to influence to definite people, how are we certain that they might not abuse it?
Asma Sohail - From her response to the fourth task. Read the full article here.