What a drama in DC! The events unfolding in the upper echelons of power in DC are about the ways men with power have used it to shore up the status quo and protect one another rather than use it to protect the young people working with them. And, that is pretty despicable. But when we know of a dangerous situation and keep silent??. (”To those who know to do good and don’t do it….”seems like a Bible verse there.)
But how do we use power in ways that bring about good? I mean history is full of stories of people thinking they are doing good and then discovering that rather than helping as they intended they have even made things worse. Usually it is because the paternalistic urge takes precedence over the listening that should occur first. And of course those of us with the power that comes with privilege who are oftentimes (or usually) totally oblivious to the ways we throw our power around! Sometimes we insist we really don’t have any! (And no doubt people just shake their heads at our self-delusions.) Surely with power comes pitfalls but surely we can find ethical ways to use our power to bring about justice. Surely. BD
Marisa | 07-Oct-06 at 12:17 am | Permalink
I’ve found myself outraged that those in power kept this a secret in attempt to ensure their ruling status. But I’m also finding it refreshing and liberating that the depths of their corruption are seeing the light of day.