Of kings and dynasties

Long long ago there once lived a king. He had a son, who despite being incompetent, inherited the kingdom when he came of age. He was a very corrupt person and used to terrorize his subjects. Ultimately, he was deposed by a "hero", who established his own dynasty.

Times have changed, names of places have changed, and so have the names of the characters. We have our MP's and Ministers fulfilling those roles now. That is the beauty of democracy. Once can be filthy rich and corrupt, and still get away under the garb of a "law maker". and since he's one of the gang making the laws, whats to stop him? Unless of course, a "hero" from a "opposition" party rises.. At least the kings were better schooled and received education in all subjects for being a statesman, unlike our current "rulers" who just need to belong to a particular "group" and/or have sufficient money to influence the "subjects".So, who said history does not repeat itself and that we learn from our mistakes?!?

Human beings have a propensity on being dazzled by show and grandeur and strive to achieve such positions. This trait is what runs as a common thread through all history . So, who knows? Our great-great-great-grand children may read stories like... Once upon a time there was a MP, who despite being re-elected, was very corrupt and used to terrorize his constituency.....