Theos-Talk Archives (February 1998 Message tt00164)

DYNASTIES have long been clung to by those who are in place: being central
to the power, the stranglehold of an empire. An empire may be a sovereignty,
in respect to geographical regions; or more precisely assumed lordship over
a group of people. And there are many who have been positioned as leader
who from past experience, carry on as such, trying to re-establish more of the
same pecking order, with them as chief pecker.

 And if it cannot be achieved through the more simple forms of power
endorsed - respectfully money - other means will be found in order to cajole
a community to subservience.

 It is novel to find that there are folk who seek authority, and come to
such unquestioningly, when won over. Often there are mutual ideals bandied
about here and there: some pleasing enticements, some promise of personal
gain. And usually the leader of such a group, whether it be in local
council, or local church, submits them to the whims of their beloved, even
if degradation is part of the privy to become members. It is uncomfortable
to cite these distinctions, but necessary in the consideration of equality,
equality in its true perspective.

 Whilst some individuals are certainly capable of bearing far more than
others, and by 'heading up' a particular group, do serve that group with
talents and expertise required; it is also a temptation for them to
misinterpret their status and their standing, and also that the others may
do the same.

 Granted, there is always a Queen bee, and that Queen bee is distinguishably
separate and different. But the Queen bee does not need to fall upon
artificial means for establishing her role, and presume what she is not. She
is what she is because of what she does, and this is apparent.

 In the case of men who assume the roles of leadership, many are appointed
and continually overstate their position with irrelevant acts that pertain
more to their standing, than their actual workeffort. Badges and uniforms
may have practical usage, but moreover are statements and license for a
certain superiority assumed. It is quite a bizarre quirk that men in these
times, still feel the need for ego-identification in this way.
-Mr.B.Hive