In Politics Corruption Is the Norm

July 2, 2018

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Each week we examine a theme from a variety of points of view. The theme for this week is politics in honor of Independence Day (USA), which is celebrated on July 4^th.

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An Independence Day poem about the ubiquity of corruption in government:

In politics corruption is the norm,

Nor can one wield much power without its aid.

Democracy demands that minds be swayed,

Eviscerating efforts at reform.

Perhaps in tyrannies corruption's worse,

Existing without recourse or restraint.

Not even when the ruler is a saint,

Devout and good, can one stamp out this curse.

Each country has some white knights still unstained,

Nor can idealists long remain in power.

Corruption simply waits until their hour

Erodes once their energy has waned.

Depending on its character and press,

A nation might be more corrupt or less,

Yet underneath the law the blight remains.

© by Nicholas Gordon

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This week’s theme: Politics

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