Is society better off when many people question authority?

[Goku]

Questioning about a fact or a particular subject is basic human nature, which may be attributed to the fact that, humans constantly try to ameliorate their ken. Apart from increasing the human ken, asking questions makes them extrovert, as they do not hesitate in talking to anyone. They become well conversant with the society and its regime. When people ask questions, they clear their doubts about a fact, and provide an indirect help in the upliftment of a society, for they can further distribute their knowledge to others. Citing a real life example, a person buying cookies from a store may be charged higher, if he does not make a prior inquiry about its rate. But if he questions the shopkeeper about the price of cookie or its manufacturing date, he would certainly know that he paid the right price, and would ensure that he was not deceived. Also, he can alert other people about the price of a commodity. Thus one can infer that, nobody can befool a person, if and only if, he poses questions and queries.

Asking questions is not only the human nature, but it is a human right. The government provides a "Right to information", to every citizen of a country, using which, he can question the eminent officials and bureaucrats. For instance, if a person pays fine for committing an offence, and if he does not get a receipt for it, he can use his “right to information” to inquire about the fine money and its receipt. This not only reduces corruption and embezzlement, but also reduces the black money circulating in the economy, and thus aiding, the economic growth and development of a country. Furthermore, great scientists like Albert Einstein and Galileo questioned the authorities, and were able to engender theories, which further helped in the sound development of the society. It was because of Einstein, who challenged the postulates of Newton's theory, that today scientists have been able to beget the string theory. Also, Galileo could ascertain the fact that earth was round, because he challenged the orthodox beliefs existing at that time.

In addition to this, one should not grill the authority with questions, as they cannot leak arcane and confidential data. Authorities also have certain constraints, due to which, they cannot publicize all the data. Also, in certain cases the authorities may be reluctant to provide any kind of information. In such cases one should try to maintain his composure, and should not resent to malversation and misdemeanor, as it can hurt someone's dignity. So, misbehaviour in the public offices should be avoided. For instance, countries like India and America were able achieve independence from the British rule, when people like Mahatma Gandhi and Martin Luther King questioned the high officials and authorities. Despite of the ill treatment by the government they maintained their composure, and never resorted to misdemeanor.
Additionally, the government should try to cut the red tapes and bureaucracies, which sometimes become a reason for communal riots and strikes. Such situations can be easily avoided by making the government system clear and open to all.

Hence, in summary, questioning the authority helps in the overall upliftment of a society. Questioning and reasoning does reflect the acumen of a person, but a severe questioning can sometimes, become a reason for the downfall of a society.

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[Kitosdad]

Questioning about a fact or a particular subject is basic human nature, which may be attributed to the fact that, humans constantly try to ameliorate their ken. Apart from increasing the human ken, asking questions makes them /extrovert/GREGARIOUS/, as they do not hesitate in talking to anyone. They become well conversant with the society and its regime. When people ask questions, they clear their doubts about a fact, and provide an indirect help in the /upliftment/ENLIGHTENMENT/ of a society, for they can further distribute their knowledge to others. Citing a real life example, a person buying cookies from a store may be charged higher if he does not make a prior inquiry about /its rate/THEIR PRICE/. But if he questions the shopkeeper about the price of cookie or its manufacturing date, he would certainly know that he paid the right price, and would ensure that he was not deceived. Also, he can alert other people about the price of a commodity. Thus one can infer that, nobody can /be-fool/BAMBOOZLE/ a person, if and only if, he poses questions and queries.

Asking questions is not only the human nature, but it is a human right. The government provides a "Right to information", to every citizen of a country, using which, he can question the eminent officials and bureaucrats. For instance, if a person pays A fine for committing an offence, and if he does not get a receipt for it, he can use his “right to information” to inquire about the fine money and its receipt. This not only reduces corruption and embezzlement, but also reduces the black money circulating in the economy, and thus aidS the economic growth and development of a country. Furthermore, great scientists like Albert Einstein and Galileo questioned the authorities, and were able to engender theories, which further helped in the sound development of theIR society. It was because of Einstein, who challenged the postulates of Newton's theory, that today scientists have been able to beget the string theory. Also, Galileo could ascertain the fact that THE earth was round, because he challenged the orthodox beliefs existing at that time.

In addition to this, one should not grill the authority with questions, as they cannot leak arcane and confidential data. Authorities also have certain constraints, due to which, they cannot publicize all the data. Also, in certain cases the authorities may be reluctant to provide ONE WITH any kind of information. In such cases one should try to maintain his composure, and should not resent RESORT to malversation and misdemeanor, as it can hurt someone's dignity. So, misbehaviour in the public offices should be avoided. For instance, countries like India and America were able achieve independence from the British rule, when people like Mahatma Gandhi and Martin Luther King questioned the high officials and authorities. Despite of the ill treatment by the government they maintained their composure, and never resorted to misdemeanor.
Additionally, the government should try to cut the red tape and bureaucracies, which sometimes become a reason for communal riots and strikes. Such situations can be easily avoided by making the government system clear and open to all.

Hence, in summary, questioning the authority helps in the overall /upliftment/ELEVATING/ of a society. Questioning and reasoning does reflect the acumen of a person, but a severe questioning can sometimes, become a reason for the downfall of a society.
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Good topic, and a good essay. I had to resort to MY dictionary.

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[Goku]

Thank you sir...!!!