Reason for bad systems

Most systems tend to be self-serving, unethical, and conservative because they are based on power. The client king in the story of the unmerciful servant wanted to maintain his power, but wanted to make a change in his ruling policies. He forgave his servant a huge debt, expecting the servant to do the same as he in the future. When the servant did not follow the kings example, the king saw it as a threat to his power and punished the servant mercilessly in an attempt to keep his power. The king did not want his subjects to see him as a softy. Modern examples also show that any harsh or conservative act by those in power is an attempt to hold onto power.
For example, there had been a time when we could chew gum at Saint Mary’s as long as we made sure to dispose of it afterwards. This kept the campus clean which in turn would make students more likely yo apply here and the school would receive more money. However, when the gum was not being thrown away, the school decided to give anyone caught chewing gum detention. It seems like a harsh punishment for the crime, but it helps discourage gum-chewing and will keep the campus looking clean for the visitors and the alumni considering to donate. Knowing money is considered power in this capitalistic society, this rule was put in place give Saint Mary’s more power. However, the rule does not benefit the students who may concentrate better in school with gum.
Therefore, we must change the system to not be based on power, but something else.
Group Summary: Systems are based on power. They are set up for the elite of the group because the elite and powerful have incentive to keep the system going. They are sure to gain from the system while those at the bottom of the system may not. Systems are conservative because they want to maintain their power and not risk losing it. Systems will also do unethical things to gain power or benefit their own personal wants, therefore they are designed to be self-serving and those outside the system will not benefit or may even be harmed.