Often, individuals or organizations will begin to makequestionable choices as they gain more power. Thefamous quote by Lord Acton: “Power tends to corrupt, Absolutepower corrupts absolutely.” A new study foundthat power doesn’t corrupt; it heightens pre-existing ethicaltendencies. Which brings to mind another maxim, from AbrahamLincoln:?“Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want totest a man’s character, give him power.” In your bookit says: “In the long run, those who do not use power in amanner which society considers responsible will tend to loseit.”

Looking around at world events, would you say you agree with anyof these ideas more than another?

Read your classmates responses and respond to at leastone.

For full points, Initial post due by Thursday; response due bySunday