The problem is that too often the only people who can act don't want change. Power doesn't so much corrupt as it breeds conservatism.

It can provide horrendous weapons to idiots.

People tend to believe that good fortune consists of equal parts talent, hard work, and sheer luck. It's hard to deny the roles of the latter two. As to talent, I would only say it consists primarily in finding the right moment to step in.

If you're right, and nobody really cares what's out there, I wonder whether we're even worth saving.

One could not always put safety up front as the prime goal. Do that, and who would ever achieve anything of note?

Sometimes the cost of integrity is the loss of a friend.

So we have progressed to the point where we can move politicians around faster than light. I'm not sure I see the advantage.