In a mature society, 'civil servant' is semantically equal to 'civil master.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- In a healthy society, public servants should serve the people, not rule over them.
- In plain terms
- Government workers should work for the people, not act like bosses.
- What can you take from it?
- Hold public officials accountable as servants of the public.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you feel treated by government agencies?
- What makes a public servant good?
Another view
Some bureaucracy is necessary for complex societies.
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