Lots of government workers are top notch in their jobs. Some are the best of the best, and I’ve had the privilege of having met some of these fine folks.
But there are some who fell within themselves, and thinking there wouldn’t be discovery or consequences, allowed an addiction to power, consume them.
I’ve seen it in many occupations where folks thought they held the reigns of even a little power.
Combine that with the ‘Stockholm’ syndrome that’s bound to attach itself over time, it can and frequently does become a slippery slope of moral bankruptcy.
It used to be called the “good ole boys club”. It’s alive and well in all segments of society.
Federal employees are no different from anybody else in that they are human beings, first.
The question always arises “who will watch the watchers”? I think when things can’t be hidden in darkness, and folks must answer for their decisions and actions, there will be less of the kinds of corruptions we are seeing crawl out from under the carpet these days.
But each and every human being MUST be willing to take responsibility for decisions and their deeds in addition to being transparent and accountable.
That’s my POV anyway.
I agree totally, and I pray to God in Heaven above that He reminds me of that very point every single day of my life. I'm not saying I've held that viewpoint every day of life from childhood (who has!) but as I've transitioned into my older adult life I would like to think I've grown to the point where I know I have to do the very thing you wrote and be honest, humble and have integrity in every facet of my life.