There is perhaps no truer and more frequently proven adage than “power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely”. While this casual maxim is tossed around in a variety of situations, it has its roots in reality, and they are continually proven to this day. We put a premium on power in modern society, throughout the world, and although many people in positions of power are there because they rightfully deserve to be, are the best people for the job, and have respect for the laws and policies in place for their respective industries/countries, there are also those that bend the rules for their own gain. This is a nearly unavoidable symptom of human nature. If we see an opportunity to get ahead in the world, even if it is at the expense of others’ well being, some members of our species will take it.
