We
have become so used to being treated unfairly by authority figures that we have
come to accept that we deserve to be so treated.
But
in truth, the reverse is also the case. We treat authority figures, particularly
the police, unfairly too. For instance, we treat them unfairly to a low living
wage and then leave them to their own devices.
We fill them with the need to
augment their income.
So,
they ask for a bribe and we give it; we offer a bribe, they accept it. In
exchange, they overlook our offences and allow us to get away with murder and
avoid lengthy bureaucratic processes. Quid pro quo!
In
addition, they get to keep whatever else they solicit at the roadblock and at
101 other places and occasions. A farsighted officer will put a chunk of this away
for the rainy day or as a pension pot, because little or none may be coming
from official sources after retirement. Certainly, here is one willy officer
who will not be protesting over poor or unpaid pension in retirement.
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