A NEWLY APPOINTED LAWMAKER DESCENDS FROM THE PORTICO OF THE COURTHOUSE, REFORM LEGISLATION IN HAND
Wielding worldly power. Sense of mandate. seizure of power. Enforcing one's will on society through established channels or extraordinary means. The two pillars of justice upon which society is based: severity and mercy. Law-enforcement vs individual liberty. Gathering one's forces to take control of an unacceptable situation, Gauging the force appropriate to the situation. Excessive or inadequate use of force. Aggressively pushing one's cause vs. wimping out. Putting an end to some long-standing abuse. Temptations of power. Rising to the top through personal corruption. Lawyers, judges, politicians and police officers.