The Corrosion of Purpose
According to Ivoine Ingraham, there was a time when entering politics was a noble pursuit, driven by a desire to serve and better the lives of others.
The intentions were to serve, a commitment to bettering the lives of others, and a promise to represent those who are left out.
However, this original flame of service has been extinguished by arrogance, greed, and the lure of power, leading to a superiority complex that alienates leaders from their citizens.
- Self-congratulation and entitlement now dominate the corridors of governance.
- Policies serve the few, not the many.
- Trust in democratic institutions is lost.
This erosion of purpose has real and damaging consequences.
Author's summary: Politics has lost its noble purpose.