plor on Nostr: I think the issue is it unwanted or "unearned" power, so the ability or willingness ...

I think the issue is it unwanted or "unearned" power, so the ability or willingness to use it properly varies. It is also a decaying power, so there is a but of a "use it or lose it" nature to it. I agree suppression is pointless, but perhaps there are better ways to channel it as a society?