The Greedy Man's Tradition Affect The Citizens

The world is divided into rich and poor. When the gap occurs, they fight each other for their respective rights for the sake of life on this earth. No matter whether the way is right or wrong, everyone will care more about themselves. I might not care which group I belong to. I felt that from birth, I couldn’t choose who my mother and father were and what country I was in. But, one thing is certain. We want good, peaceful life according to our own thoughts. From the impulse of desire, people have their own goals in life.

The mistake is that we often think that path we take is just a straight path without obstacles. Starting from family, the amount of money, political views and unforeseen crimes will affect our path. Have you ever thought that the people out there are all going to be good to you? maybe yes. But for the rest, we'll say no. There are various rich people out there who live prosperously. Before they lived with wealth, perhaps in the previous era they were people who stepped on the thorns of life. They feel poverty and suffering. Then, they struggle with any job so that they get better in the right way. However, some of them get money and position in dirty ways. Thus, it is detrimental to other humans.

We don't get to choose where we live and with whom we relate. For me, everything is God's plan. Maybe, not all conditions are God's plan. There are parts where we decide not to have anything to do with toxic people. So, when we have money and better education than most people, we can choose a better place and relationship than before. Thus, we can avoid the worst assumptions of stupid politics played by corrupt statesmen.

Do you believe that corruption is an inherited culture? I myself would say yes because most countries experience it. In fact, it happened until recently. I don't care about any state officials. Good people will always do good. People who really want to do evil will disrupt the country and its people. For example, let's say that my own country, Indonesia has the sin of its second president and is listed as one of the most corrupt presidents in the world. Another example is that the previous president of the Philippines, Ferdinand Marcos had committed corruption and harmed the people. So, everyone moves to lower his position. Thus, there was a history called people power.

In larger international historical events, we know that World War II was caused by the greed of several countries who wanted prosperity through military power, ideology and colonialism. They all cared about their mission, regardless of the people they were affected by. As well as the wars going on in the Middle East, Africa and the ongoing chaotic relations between Russia and Ukraine.

Here, I don't want to try to side with anyone, any country because basically war is a manifestation of the attitude of the government not the citizens in it. It is the form of a greedy leader who doesn’t understand the feelings of fear experienced by citizens. However, not all war motives are like that. So, we need to see a clear point of view and not immediately trust the media which only corners one party.

In other matters, chaos in the economic sector is also caused by greedy leaders. For example, USA blacklisted China's smartphone market for inappropriate reasons. It all happened because of the likes and dislikes of certain camps. When unexpected negative interests occur, then there is no rational reason for it. Thus, various means are used to thwart different political directions. Do you know who is the victim of this policy? citizens or users who will be affected.

Then, who suffers from poverty in some African countries because of corrupt leaders who cannot provide decent jobs? of course the citizens. Most of the people in Africa are struggling economically because of the many complex problems that are going on. Corruption is one of the major negative impacts, on the growth of the country.

I may not think like a wise statesman. At least, I don't have any devious thoughts of harming others. With such an attitude, will this always be a ridiculous culture? they may be happy to sit on the throne of parliament. However, the sins that they committed against citizens can’t be forgiven. In the end, people don't trust their own leaders and the country is ruled by the mafia who wants to benefit only a few groups. In this article, I want to give a message to people who want to become true statesmen. If you have a dream of becoming a leader, I hope you can break the chain of greed that the previous leader did. Be a leader who has a culture of wisdom, hard work and respects the aspirations of your citizens.

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