Had anyone ever thought of having authority figures undergo mandatory psychological evaluation?
441492
That is a very intriguing idea, but it seems that the potential for abuse or circumvention of the system is huge. Those already in power could manipulate the system so that their cronies could get past the evaluation. Dems and republicans both are guilty of corruption. If we could get some independent and impartial third party to handle that, I would probably support it.
608475
yes, they need to know who's the boss. but not abusively. They need a smack in the azz now and then.
792631
I THINK THAT WHATS GOOD FOR THE GOOSE IS GOOD FOR THE GANDER!! YES THEY SHOULD MAKE IT MANDATORY FOR ALL GOVT. OFFICIALS, LAWYERS, JUDGES,  AND DOCTORS PISS IN A FREAKING CUP WITH NOTHING BUT A PAPER GOWN ON AND SOMEBODY WATCHING THEM WHILE THEY DO IT AND MAKE IT RANDOM ALSO.
215512
Well, if you are concerned enough to ask the question, this person probably did something that you might want to file a complaint about.  If you are worried about filing an unjustified compliant, don't be.  The board of psychology will investigate the matter before taking any action (or deciding to take no action).  I am a psychologist, and I think that unethical conduct by people in my field should be taken seriously.  Good luck.
488927
They don't want them to be perfect, just a good example of improving character.  A human elected to represent others is and should be under heavy scrutiny, even if he/she has a perfect record.   It isn't worth our laziness to allow a leader to misrepresent us with his bad habits.
779577
Yes very much so. Apparently people are not reasonable enough to handle have this privilege. Sometimes one bad irresponsible person ruins it for all.
898072
Its possible...I've been witness to it.  (Well actually I'm from the US and what I witnessed is referring to over here)...\nIf someone is truly selfless and humble...they will not be corrupted..\nJust b/c something hasn't happened...doesnt meant it won't.\n\nAlso...power will only corrupt the ones who at heart desire power.  People do crazy things all the time to feel powerful...they do dumb things...mean things...and sometimes friendly...supportive things...\n\nSomeone who is selfless and humble and puts the interest in others before the interest of themselves truly...are often submissive...
7939
It's definitely a shame when authority figures abuse their power, and it's often difficult to bring justice since they are in certain ways "above the law" though they shouldn't be.\n\nHowever, I'm not quite sure what the question here is. I'm sorry, but it's very hard to follow.
663423
I am so glad you asked this while I'm in a bad mood!! YES! There should be a regulatory body set up incorporating specialists from Social and Child Services as well as the government and Education and Spychriatric professionals. I have grown up in some slum areas of Britain and have known of some outrageously bad parents. Many in the town I live now encourage their children to start breeding young so that the state can provide housing and financial benefits for them. This is not parenting! Many of these parents are ill-educated and have not known full working lives. This is just making the problem worse. The UK has the highest rate of teenage pregnancies in the EU and second in the world only to the USA. Many of these families have little money as a result of poor education and live on or below the poverty line. In short, I believe that in Britain at least we should set a minimum (maybe a maximum) age limit for parenthood and should restrict family size according to income. Harsh but it would mean there was enough money for each child (in theory). Also I believe that would be parents should attend a "parenting course" teaching them how to look after thier children as well as undergo a full spychiatric review. Previous police convictions should perhaps also be reviewed for more heinous crimes. There are far too many ill-adept parents "teaching" their own children their errors. \n\n**PLEASE NOTE: - VIEWS EXPRESSED IN THIS WRITING ARE BASED ON MY OWN PERSONAL EXPERIENCES. I AM NOT GENERALISING AND MEAN NO OFFENCE BY ANYTHING I HAVE WRITTEN.**
1134090
Yes Michael Moore and Cindy Sheean & Loise Farrakan, Al Gore, Billy Clinton & Hill, Adolph Hitler are all great examples of how these (goverment should run everything) people think!\n\nGood Question!
1083056
Interesting you should ask that.There was a study not too long ago that determined that if a person 'had orders' from a person perceived as a higher up, they would inflict a substantial amount of pain on another human being.It's also human nature to want to remove those that are perceived as different.Culling the herd, as it were.Modern technology just enables us to 'cull the herd' more efficiently.I think that one way towards regaining some semblance of sanity is to educate a person as thoroughly as possible, and teach them that what works for 1 person might not work for another, but they are entitled to a basic level of respect by virtue of being a human.
507609
They should employ another person to look after their immediate needs!
194976
I don't think it's so much a matter of people being too dependant on authority as it is a matter of people not wanting to take responsibility for themselves any more. People need to be told what to do nowadays because they don't like thinking for themselves, don't like having to be the one responsible if something happens that they don't like, don't like being the reason for something happening that doesn't benefit themselves.\n\nIt's a sad world that we have birthed, and our children are going to pay dearly for it.
907367
Actually they really can not do much of anything. A Personnel Manager told me once, that really all he can do is verify a person worked for the company. If, they were to say anything bad, the Dictatorship allows the person to sue the company. Now, with that said, we can assume there a Company Code/Understanding in the business world, that what said behind closed doors stays there. IF, you see what I say.
987041
I did one on the history of insane asylums.\nAlso, I did one on how multiple personality disorder and schizophrenia were often mistaken for demonic possession.
1013751
I think they fake their mental illness to avoid testifying against the mob bosses and to avoid hard time in prison. I saw a special one one that was pretending to be menatally ill and when investigators asked him who the Presient was, during like the first Bush or Clinton years, he didn't answer the question. They continued speaking another ten to 20 minutes and the con artist blurted out "Eisenhower" or "Nixon" or some such balony. But the investigators were stunned he could remember the question that long if he were as out of it as he appeared to be.
303017
Going after someone in your chain of command could be devasting for your career. Imagine if you were to go out and you had an arguement. work would be very uncomfortable the next day wouldn't it?