[Peace-discuss] re Power Intoxicates

[n.dahlheim at mchsi.com]

How many people has power changed for the better such that it has advanced the cause of mankind?  I 
cannot think of many instances where people who acquire great power have done well for their societies 
or the human race.  Of world leaders in the 20th century, for instance, probably only Gandhi represents an 
example where political power didn't corrupt too deeply.  I would hesitate to put Leftist/nationalist 
political figures like Allende, Mossadegh, Lumumba, Arbenz, and most recently Chavez on this list just 
because History has not finished with them yet.  In addition, I am sure they stomped on many people to 
get where they got even if they are possessed of more moral scruples than the corrupt leadership in 
Washington.

                 Nick