Wealthic Oligarchy

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Throughout all of history, from Adam and Eve to the present, all civilizations, tribes and various groups of people have been debating over who should lead. Some civilizations, mostly located in India, have taken the approach where they have no leader and everyone has equal rights. Another way of governing that many civilizations use is an Oligarchy. An oligarchy is when a small group of people has control of a country, organization or institution. This is seen in Britain where the small group is called Parliament and they rule over the people with no direct leader. In either way, many of the successful and long lasting civilizations that I have seen, have a direct leader that has either inherited his power or won through an election of some…show more content…
The common people feel this way because they are sacrificing their rights and freedoms. But, in an apocalypse, people need to realize their roles and embrace them. Each person is vital in times of chaos. People may deliver useful skills like the ability to start a fire, help sick people, provide a sense of direction, etc. These jobs may not be as fun and prestigious as a leader but they are just as significant. Even though I do not endorse political equality as a best chance of survival, it is still important to note that each person is…show more content…
People would make mistakes under pressure because we aren’t perfect. But, if one ever finds him or her in a similar type of disaster situation, they should try not to panic and think logically. They must establish an order with a leader. Equality and maintaining rights may seem like a great idea but they will hurt the group’s chance of safety and survival. Humans need a hierarchy to live, which requires people at the bottom. It is important to humble yourself and know your place. If everyone tried to lead, there would be no followers. Separation would ensue and the zombies would be able to single the humans out easily. In a zombie apocalypse all humans are on the same side: the side of survival, the side of the human
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