your point is well taken, but i doubt the wealthy here in the US have the wherewithal to take it to bloodshed when their high status depends on mollified underclasses (diversification globally notwithstanding).
but yes, power corrupts. the more widely distributed it is, the more stable societies are. that's the aim.
but yes, power corrupts. the more widely distributed it is, the more stable societies are. that's the aim.