— Let's say we placed someone in a regional leadership position or another important role, regardless of the method—democratic, authoritarian, or any other. At first glance, they seem wonderful, but as time passes, it turns out they've stolen or, due to their incompetence, squandered the money earned by the public through hard work and sacrifice. What happens then? Forget about the scoundrel—they fled abroad, took to their bed, or were hanged; it doesn't matter. Who will reimburse the public for the money? And if you have not just one such scoundrel in your government, but every other or even the first one, what then? Then they will all support each other, and if you even think about saying something about it, the guard will immediately suppress you—the very guard whose upkeep you pay for out of your own pocket.
— Let's say we placed someone in a regional leadership position or another important role, regardless of the method—democratic, authoritarian, or any other. At first glance, they seem wonderful, but as time passes, it turns out they've stolen or, due to their incompetence, squandered the money earned by the public through hard work and sacrifice. What happens then? Forget about the scoundrel—they fled abroad, took to their bed, or were hanged; it doesn't matter. Who will reimburse the public for the money? And if you have not just one such scoundrel in your government, but every other or even the first one, what then? Then they will all support each other, and if you even think about saying something about it, the guard will immediately suppress you—the very guard whose upkeep you pay for out of your own pocket.