Change Quote by Doug Larson
“Instead of giving a politician the keys to the city, it might be better to change the locks.”
About This Quote
Source Syndicated Column, 1970
Rather than granting power to a politician, it may be wiser to restrict access, preventing misuse.
In simple terms: Control access instead of giving power.
Key Takeaway
Secure systems to limit abuse.
Themes
politics
power
security
Mood
critical
analytical
Type
political
advisory
When to use this quote
- policy making
- activism
- organizational design
Key Concepts
institutional checks
governance
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we ensure accountability?
- What safeguards prevent power abuse?
A Different Perspective
Changing locks may not address underlying corruption.
![“From a policymaker's point of view, [the back door] must look like a perfect solution. "We'll hold onto a separate copy of the keys, and we'll try to keep them really, really safe so that only in an emergency and if it's authorized by a court will we bring out those keys and use them." And, from a…” quote by Matt Blaze](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/1f5/matt-blaze-25706_back-doors_from-a-policymaker-s-point-of-view-the-b_1153512.jpg)
