Authority

By Dwayne Hicks | November 25, 2014 |

I learned at a very young age that there was always someone in authority over me. It started with my parents teaching me the value of respecting others. I learned to submit to the authority of my teachers at school. I also learned to submit to the authority of the police officers. Even today there…

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Chain Of Command

By Dwayne Hicks | September 29, 2013 |

There is a hierarchy/chain of command that is in place in most situations. While I may be the leader of my family, there are still people in authority over me.  I must learn that there will always be someone in authority over me. I recently received a “safe driving award” (aka speeding ticket) and was…

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Authority

By Dwayne Hicks | August 15, 2013 |

I grew up being taught to respect authority. If the person in charge gave instructions, I was taught to listen and pay respect to them because of their position. I have done my share of disrespecting authority. I struggle a good bit with “speed limit” signs and their authority over traffic.  There are “Authorities” everywhere.…

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