Respect, part 2: Authority

I don't like authority. It's something that's come up in my thoughts every once in a while. The exercise of authority inherently involves disrespect of someone's autonomy. Even a parent/child relationship must involve that disrespect.

( Examples and such... )

Escaping parental authority was among the best things that ever happened to me. I hope to never have to inflict it upon others. I hope that, whenever I'm in the position of being "the responsible one," I can continue the fine balancing act that is respectful persuasion.