Diffusion and dispalcement of responsibility

The diffusion and displacement of responsibility for actions is what has been plaguing us, and also, is responsible for countless deaths.

Soldiers are puppets to the higher authoritative powers. They are voiceless and follow orders no matter how repulsive they maybe. The system is set up in such a way that soldiers, even if they are against their orders, can do nothing about its. The punishments range from court marshals to even death, depending on the country. So they follow the orders and commit heinous acts no matter what. The only way to justify their actions is to say that some higher power commanded them to do so. The higher power has the authority to say that some even higher power ordered him to do so. So, the blame and responsibility is diffused till it no longer exists.

The lack of responsibility by its displacement even leads to an increase in inhumane acts as people simply follow what they are told to do. This is where the group mentality comes into play. They are a part of a group and the group is responsible for their actions. The group, in turn is commanded by higher ranking officials, and so forth. So, responsibility is simply diffused and people don’t get the sense of personal involvement.