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Originally Posted by RanaldoNecro
Why do Americans hate authority so much?
Don't they know that authority can be a good thing...
For example a mechanic is an authority on fixing engines....
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yeah but that's not "authority" as the question defined it. here you mean it as expertise; there, it's synonymous with power: "people in power". a mechanic may be an expert on engines, but it doesn't have power over them-- "hey you, i command you to run"-- let's not stretch metaphors.
"authority" in the context of the question however has the connotation that the power is legitimate-- which is another story.
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Originally Posted by ploesj
anyone who abuses his authority. there's nothig wrong with authority on itself.
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well, sure, rationally, i agree with this, but instinctually, lemme just say, from the bottom of my heart, FUCK THE BOSSES.
such attitude has made me highly unemployable over the years. oh yeah.