Where the problems really lie

I'm more and more convinced that there is nothing wrong with the practical solutions academics - sociologists, political analysts, economists, philosophers, psychologists, educational professionals, and so on - suggest to solve problems. The problem lies a lot more with people in government and people sitting in the acting committees of large organizations who are blinded by power. Sure, power and the thirst for it are realities and part of the fabric of our world. But this need not be so, and we should not accept, we should not tolerate anymore the abuse of authority so prevalent in current day politics and leadership.