P1 - Can a leader or government that starts with good goals become corrupt? What might cause this to happen? by Mr. Thompson

carterd61707_1 — 2025-03-11 16:40:26 UTC

Certain people with power within the organization could act for their own interests.

zamoraj13406_1 — 2025-03-11 16:41:15 UTC

A leader or government can become corrupt even if they have good goals because they can take advantage of their power and money.

salazarb78007 — 2025-03-11 16:42:22 UTC

A leader or government that starts with good goals can become corrupt because they can take advantage of their own power or try to overcome others.

grayt89107 — 2025-03-11 16:42:26 UTC

Yes, a leader or government that starts good, has a chance at becoming corrupt. This can happen because people can become greedy. Fore example, an leader or government could have the goal of giving an higher minimum wage, some consider this a good goal. Then the leader or government might have an realization that would mean less money for themselves. This introduces greed and causes good goals to become forgotten or twisted, the leader or government can turn corrupt.

ortizrodriguezg85807 — 2025-03-11 16:42:43 UTC

Yes, a leader or government that starts with good goals can become corrupt as time passes. The reason I think this is because they think they have so much power over everyone.

favelad83106 — 2025-03-11 16:43:53 UTC

Yes, a good leader or government can become corrupt due to power, lack of oversight, and money.

jthompson513 — 2025-03-11 16:47:14 UTC

guys, I need more than "I agree" or "I disagree". Put some effort into your response. I need specifically why you agree or disagree!

godineza98307 — 2025-03-11 16:47:14 UTC

Yes, even a leader or government can become corrupt if they have good goals. If they were given a lot of power over people, they will take advantage of that.

landezk07707_1 — 2025-03-11 16:49:13 UTC

I agree, a leader or government with good goals can become corrupt due to money, outside influence, deceptiveness, and greed. Intentions are not always pure, and plans don't always go as planned no matter the person.

sandersk94207 — 2025-03-11 16:50:52 UTC

Someone within could become corrupt, whether its from money, drugs, or even their own political views.

banuelosg39205 — 2025-03-11 16:53:35 UTC

in y opinion a government or leader can became corrupt despite starting with good ideas and goals, they could act fro their own interests.

johnsonm26306 — 2025-03-11 17:04:12 UTC

Yes, in a system like our government that is made to bring good, the chance of corruption isn't far off. This tends to happen due to people in the system going off rails, wanting to do things there own causing problems within. Some often gain to much power and lose sight of what the goal was.

torresf25607 — 2025-03-11 17:07:13 UTC

A leader and or Government authority can totally become corrupt despite their good words. With that much power, it can be too much in the wrong hands and they would want more than what they're intended to do. Without any oversight or some kind of regulation, they could be extremely corrupt and exploit their power.

williamsd13207 — 2025-03-11 17:07:47 UTC

Yes a leader or government with good goals can become corrupt. They can be bribed by someone or something or their goals and mindset can change.

montanoj68007 — 2025-03-11 17:08:13 UTC

Once the power of the position begins to set into ones mind. It tempts people to make poor decisions based on personal wants.

garcilazos88807 — 2025-03-11 17:09:47 UTC

I personally believe with many others that a leader/government can start good with good intentions but later on lead a dark path for example Vladimir Lenin had good intentions when he brought the idea of communism into Russia but as we know now, that decision came with horrible outcomes.