Social environment in the LDCs
In a less-developing country, the social pulls have a pattern; mostly negative. Several could be identified by laymen: the strong pull of temptation; the urge to resort to short cuts; subjective decision-making process (especially where public interest is the prime issue).
Notice the systems losses in the civil service (bureaucracy), and in political governance. Even the elected leaders [reps of the people] display weak moral foundations, and the majority resort to non-transparent practices [judging by the large number of anti-corruption cases filed, and the percentages of prosecutions].
The magnitude and depth of unethical practices are staggering -- the raping of Sundarbans forest; the vast number of the newly-rich [the sudden change in lifestyles] displaying ostentatious living styles; the frequency of overseas trips by syndicate leaders, in sharp contrast to the low-paid salaries and HR violations of the staff and workers. Misuse of position and powers are basic human weaknesses [even the world's lone superpower practises it!].
These show-offs trickle down to the other layers of the fast changing society, creating social problems and disparities. We seem to have no respect for discipline and the rule of the law--the upper layers of the society appear to be impervious to calls for moral discipline. Imagine the cumulative effects of such style of living on the new and young generation--note the cascading effect of criminal acts and use of violence.
At the moment who are vociferous about early elections--those who are deprived from non-stop looting of the assets of the nation. Why and how dynasty rule flourishes? Denial of democratic practices. The monetary caste system is still prevalent in the rich West. Car, rickshaw, or walk? Count the increase in private cars on the city roads--the official policy is that the pedal rickshaws create congestion. The road tax on private automobiles should be raised by several times (calculate the percentage compared to the capital cost of a large car).
One wonders whether a peaceful revolution could eradicate the entrenched evil practices. The present deterrent punishments are not enough.
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