~58th Dance~

[donttelldaddy]

What is power, exactly? We tend to think of it as something that bad people seize, but really, it's just given to us by others. Given to us by those who elect us, or those who willfully obey us because we just happen to be older, or our weaker-minded peers that allow themselves to be coerced or conquered. It's the same everywhere for everyone. Those with power have had it given to them.

And yet, it seems that every day, those in power grow less and less competent, does it not? Ineptitude is rampant on every level, from political leaders, to the teachers in our schools. Why don't people contest that more often? Because they're in charge, and we fear retribution? Well, here's a secret: they're only in charge because we believe that they are in charge. If you don't allow anyone to tell you what to do, they're not telling you what to do anymore, they're merely making a suggestion. Reassigning power isn't a difficult thing, really.

Just food for thought~

Comments

[justliketherifle]

I know I just got here, but I can't help but feel like... Well, no. Lemme rephrase that.

Not that I'm against free-thought or anything, Miss Rochefort, but you do know this might incite the wrong people into doing some really dumb stuff, right?

[donttelldaddy.livejournal.com]

If it's stupid, it won't succeed.

[justliketherifle]

Yeah, but not saying this stuff could save the teachers a headache.

Does Hogwarts have a debate team? I bet you could put this talent to good use in a setting like that.

[donttelldaddy.livejournal.com]

Keeping it bottled up makes it my headache.

No, it doesn't. And I would be far too busy with Quidditch, even if we did.

[justliketherifle]

I can't exactly say "write it in your journal," since that is what you're doing, I guess. Still, fair warning. If something happens, something big, I might have to hold you responsible for it.

You're in Quidditch? What do you play? [ Chaser, Seeker, Beater.... he wouldn't put it past this girl, that's for sure. ]

[donttelldaddy.livejournal.com]

It's every little girl's dream to be blamed for a rebellion.

Seeker. I'm Slytherin's captain.

[justliketherifle]

Ahhhh. [ Explains a lot. ] Well, Captain. I'd hate to have to give you detention and hurt our team's chances of winning, so try not to fan the flames on this thing, alright?

[donttelldaddy.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry, did I break a rule? I wasn't aware that philosophical discussion was off-limits.

[justliketherifle]

Like I said, it's up to you. Knowledge is power and all that.

[donttelldaddy.livejournal.com]

Well, thank you for your contribution.

[justliketherifle]

No problem. Try to stay out of trouble.

[donttelldaddy.livejournal.com]

I wouldn't dream of anything but.