[Debate] What is necessary to rule? Fear/Tyranny or Love/Respect?

[MidKnight]

I've always wondered which was necessary to rule, to keep order & prosperity. Im all about balance (think of a pair of Libra scales), I have never been one to pick sides, but instead hang right In the middle. I have also come to find out that balance isnt really an option when It comes ruling, your either or. IMO, if you hang between these two("balance" these two logics) as a ruler you will eventually contradict yourself. So which one is it? Fear/Tyranny or Love/Respect?

 

[Sabuto Hayashi]

Love/Respect would make you a successful ruler in the people's hearts, but Fear/Tyranny can achieve power and success quicker, requiring less work on what the people want.

Imo, Love/Respect is the best way to rule, but it is not realistically effective in a world where military power is the dominant factor of power.

 

[KyoshiroSenju]

Well im all about balance aswell but for ruling tyranny/fear is necessary for ruling as seen in human history kingdoms achieved by tyranny and fear last longer thn any kingdom

 

[Trendy]

nothing gains respect like a good ass kicking!

 

[Killahkels]

Both have their weaknesses Love?Respect me you still may disobey m, Fear me you still may overthrow me.

 

[Wesobi]

Tyranny always ends up in rebellion. There comes a point, a little spark or ignition, that turns the plebs upside down and before you know it, you're overthrown. You can't keep up a system like that.

At the same time "Love" doesn't work, because you always have people abusing it, through which others suffer.

 

[Trendy]

Tyranny always ends up in rebellion. There comes a point, a little spark or ignition, that turns the plebs upside down and before you know it, you're overthrown. You can't keep up a system like that.

At the same time "Love" doesn't work, because you always have people abusing it, through which others suffer.

yeah right how long has castro been leader?
rofl longer than anyone else i can think of!
and it worked fr a very long time
and ceaser owned and so did the china dynastys

 

[Hokage Sharingan Kakashi]

>_< Now this is tough! lol
I going with Love/Respect.
But when that fails, Fear/Tyranny to all!

 

[MidKnight]

Tyranny always ends up in rebellion. There comes a point, a little spark or ignition, that turns the plebs upside down and before you know it, you're overthrown. You can't keep up a system like that.

At the same time "Love" doesn't work, because you always have people abusing it, through which others suffer.

This is true. I believe that Fear/Tyranny last longer than "Love"/Respect. Love has more weaknesses than Fear. I personally would rather have someone to love/respect me, but In terms of necessity I would rather everyone fear me, because this is the more "respected" logic.

Love/Respect would make you a successful ruler in the people's hearts, but Fear/Tyranny can achieve power and success quicker, requiring less work on what the people want.

Imo, Love/Respect is the best way to rule, but it is not realistically effective in a world where military power is the dominant factor of power.

Yeah your right. A majority of countries (like the U.S.A) was built on Tyranny (having slaves, stealing land from others,etc) and we are still a thriving nation. I feel like america is In the middle, and eventually it will have to choose which is necessary before it falls apart. As I said ealier personally I dont believe that balance is possible In terms of being a dominant ruler.

 

[Wesobi]

yeah right how long has castro been leader?
rofl longer than anyone else i can think of!
and it worked fr a very long time
and ceaser owned and so did the china dynastys

You're forgetting one important issue: Cuba was a poor underdeveloped and exploited country. Castro was a savior to the population.

Also, Caesar and the Chinese Dynasties are on a totally different level. We're speaking of over 2000 years ago. Society was different than it is now. It's like comparing a Greek Hoplite with a Navy Seal and asking who would win a fight based on the weapons.

 

[Darthlawsuit]

That type of thinking is why things in this world do not work. You think in polar absolutes instead of a middle ground that uses pieces from both methods.