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Those who are powerful but irresponsible are abusive; Those who are powerless but responsible are abused. Would you agree?
In my opinion, you are correct. I find it interesting how one can even be both or neither simultaneously.
Being powerful but irresponsible and abusive is quite common, as many people are taught that being responsible is a sign of weakness. This is often the case with parents who have children.
These parents are more likely to be abusive because they have power over their child, and this power is often not used responsibly.
Also, a person who is powerful but irresponsible and abuses their power is more likely to have other people abuse them, as the powerful are seen as weak by others.
Also, with the saying that 'power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely', abuse of power is likely to produce abusive people.
The same is true for people who are powerless but responsible. It is common in cases of poverty and slavery, where the poor are not allowed to be irresponsible.