My point is that bureaucrats-like everyone else-have a mind-set. The longer they work for government, the more they believe government is the answer, and the less they trust the everyday citizen. In fact, they begin to believe that certain groups of citizens are the root of the nation's problems. They see them as a threat. If those citizens can be brought to heel, the bureaucracy sees itself as doing the citizenry at large a greater good, actually making their lives better.
In "Code of Conduct," Brad Thor discusses the mindset prevalent among bureaucrats in government. He argues that as they spend more time within the system, they develop a belief that government solutions are the only viable answers to societal issues. This perspective leads them to grow increasingly skeptical of the average citizen, whom they may come to view as part of the problem rather than as an integral part of the solution. Their focus shifts toward controlling certain groups they perceive as threats to the state.
Thor suggests that this shift in attitude is detrimental, as it fosters a disconnect between bureaucrats and the populace. The government officials come to see themselves as protectors of the greater good by imposing their will on dissenting citizens, believing that their actions will ultimately benefit society. However, this approach raises concerns about freedom and trust between the government and its citizens, as it creates an environment of suspicion and repression rather than cooperation and mutual respect.
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