you can deny reality but it won't return the favor;

Let me suggest that just as punishment is the failure of discipline, crises management is the failure of proper management with families, finances, relationships, and politics. It is regarding the latter that I offer these thoughts.

Proper management utilizes this principle, “A prudent person sees evil and hides himself, but the naive proceed, and pay the penalty” (The Bible, Proverbs 22:3). The results of “crises management” is the consequence of those in charge—they will bring chaos or calm.

Chaotic crisis management arises because the governing structure has failed. This failure fuels insecurity and instability. A republican governing, founded upon human values and mutual respect, encourages the citizens’ productivity and leads to success and citizens’ strong self-esteem. These components build a strong nation. (Allow an aside: “Republicanism” is a political ideology that emphasizes the principles of representative government, individual rights, and the rule of law. “Republicans” believe in a system of government where power is vested in elected representatives who are accountable to the people who voted for them.)

When a nation’s stability is attacked, there is an unraveling of the social and civic order. Inept, “naïve” elected officials invite chaos and anarchy to result. The governing authority is scorned. In such events violations to the Rule of Law are allowed with impunity for some. Consequently, the innocent is victimized and the guilty are absolved...........more.........