Many years ago, I watched a movie on TV which depicted the last days of the
fascist regime in Europe. One thing that always intrigued me about this movie
was the change that occurred overnight in the behavior of People. One day you
have them all fearful of the "system", careful of what they say and do lest
they be taken by the purveyors of tyranny. The next day, it is the purveyors of
tyranny that are running away in fear as People begin to round them up and hold
them accountable for what they have done.
What made the difference? What caused this "power" transfer?