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Consider: What are the complexities and challenges of Politics?
In Politics everyone seeks power, there is a struggle for it. The more powerful can commit crimes against those weaker than them; this is possible because of the Military and Police. The Powerful have money to spend on Lawyers who help get away with their crimes, while the weak do not always have access to proper legal representation; so sometimes they are wrongfully imprisoned or worse killed by agents of the State.
It is possible to become powerful in Politics through the use of violence against opponents, but this is not a very effective way. A more successful strategy for getting ahead in Politics involves having friends in high places; as well as providing sexual favours.
The above are examples of how the Powerful can gain influence in the Politics of a country. The less powerful must suffer their decisions, and there is little they can do about it.
So, in Politics the strong do what they want and the weak suffer what they must; because of their powerlessness.
This is why it is generally a bad idea to get involved in Politics. However, there are cases where it can be helpful; such as when you need protection from the Police and Military.
The powerful people in Politics do not always agree with each other. So they have to compromise their positions, creating an opportunity for the powerless to influence issues.