“Power inevitably corrupts every politician, regardless of their intentions”
Agree
- History proves it repeatedly
- System rewards compromise over values
- Access to power changes people
- Donors control politicians completely
- Good people can't survive politics
Disagree
- Many maintain integrity throughout
- Cynicism enables corruption
- System can be reformed
- Depends on individual character
- Some use power for genuine good
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