b122 (2.9-1.2025): power can be brutal

 
power can be brutal [i]
by p. o. werful  
 
power can be brutal
let me count the ways
power mutes the truth (in every-thing the servant says)
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·       the person in power will be lied to, when:
   o   s/he informs those who are not in power of what s/he wants to hear.
   o   s/he threatens punishment to those who tell he/r otherwise.
 
note: lies happen even when “the word” and/or “the punishment” aren’t communicated overtly.
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[i] martino, j. (2.8-1.2025). honeymooner bj? book 122: s[no]w angel. © 2024 by j. martino.

      examples:
1.      parents, who threaten to “take away the cell phone (or video games)” if the child breaks a rule.
2.      partners who have committed promises (e.g. fidelity).
3.      gods who threaten “forever hell” to those who don’t believe and obey.