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  By Yusuf Habiib Hussein (Seer) While the very notion of democracy is supposedly premised on the idea of the people deciding upon their future, there are many ways in which special treatment accorded to politicians undermines this democratic process in real terms. Special treatment accorded to politicians refers to the condition whereby political leaders enjoy exclusive treatment in matters of public policy and decisions over and above members of the general public. This may include privileged access to information, financial resources, and the ability to control decisions without public input. Special treatment accorded to politicians often leads to policies designed for selective benefit, usually at cross-purposes with the people's will. This can be mirrored in the various instances where the politicians have continuously proven that they decide on behalf of themselves and not in the interest of the public. Most of the time, this is evidenced by the fact that the voice of the pu...

By: Yusuf Habiib Hussein (Seer) Corruption may be described as an act of bribery or any other malfeasance in public office for personal gain. It may be in the form of kickbacks coming from corporate bodies or an exercise of governmental powers aimed to influence decisions either for or against some persons or parties. Corruption extends beyond the realm of legality and may cause individual harm to individuals and the populace as a whole. Inequality could result and civil liberties may be thrown into disarray. It's estimated that over $2 trillion dollars change hands through corrupt means yearly in the world. The effects of corrupt behavior vary in the degree of impact on the lives of people in different parts of the world. From eroding civil liberties to executives in positions of power acting malevolently, a wide range of adverse implications of corruption abound. The negative impacts go far beyond financial loss and can result in drastic rises in inequality between classes, ethni...