Someone like me, there are some powers that one’s given to me, and I will be so uncomfortable with it. Anyone with veto power has all it takes to stop a decision even when support comes from others. It is in the political system of government that this veto power is more significant because one person is capable of blocking actions supported by many people.
The very first time someone used a veto power on me, I was impressed at the same time I was afraid of the authority because it seemed like a dangerous authority for someone to have. Let's think of it this way: if one person can stop a decision, what will happen if the person with the veto power makes the mistake? Surely personal interest will enter the will and be influenced by the veto power.
Not everyone is a leader; leadership is not just about controlling unlimited power. As a leader, you should have the interest of your people in mind. It is not just about making decisions; you should protect and have the interest of your people.
I have been opportune to see how veto power works. The main reason for veto power is not for unlimited power or authority. On most of the system it exists as a means of check and balance. The main reason for this veto power is because important decisions shouldn’t be made easy because if it is easy, the majority will want it. Many times decisions that are supported by many people can be dangerous, unfair, and harmful. With a veto, a leader can be able to stop such decisions.
For instance, in a school where the school deputy prefect wants to introduce a policy and the senior prefect notices that it will harm every student if the senior prefect has veto power, he will have to stop the policy so that it will not be a law. In a situation like this, veto authority has saved a lot.
Let's take this argument to another side; if veto power becomes a difficult challenge, it will really create a problem. Some leaders will have this mindset that they have the final say, don’t need to listen to anyone, and may use the veto authority to make the poor suffer. They will go as far as making others feel worthless.
We should not bother ourselves with the question of whether veto power should exist; what we should be talking about is what limits her being placed on it.
We often think that leaders are supposed to be perfect. The honest truth is no leader is perfect; they are all humans and make mistakes as well. My biggest concern is that the majority of the leaders will abuse this veto power and will use it to protect their political allies, friends, and personal interests.
Everything that has advantages also has disadvantages; the removal of veto power will have its own problems. There are times a leader needs to prevent rushed decisions, whether veto power or not. What we should be looking out for is the best way to balance both. When a leader is given veto power, there should be clear rules explaining how and when that power should be used.
A leader should have enough power to lead effectively; power needs responsibility. Authority also needs limits.
This is my entry on the weekly prompt #hivelearners topic veto power
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