As I watch what’s happening in the political world, I try and look behind the headlines. I see that people are totally unhappy with the current political situation, but I think they are actually feeling something deeper. I think they are seeing that the present situation doesn’t work.
The real fact is, that often government doesn’t work nearly as well as some of our private institutions. But, it’s not that they are governments. It’s that they are bureaucratic cultures. It’s actually the culture that isn’t working, not the fact that it is government.
When we see such companies as Apple Computer and Southwest Airlines buck the trends of the economy and their industries, we have to ask why? Then, when we see what is happening in Washington or Phoenix, we have to ask why again? The government isn’t a failure, but the bureaucratic culture leaves a lot to be desired.
I challenge people to look at what works in society, and then what doesn’t work. Then, look at the cultures and see if there is a correlation.
Please post your findings in the comments. Thanks.
