It is generally perceived that the construction industry in this country is largely corrupt. Bribes are given in order to expedite (speed up) the process of land use conversions and building approvals. Inspectors are given "coffee money" in exchange for a positive report in favour of the applicants, land use zoning plans are "improved" to accommodate a big-time developer's own plans, etc, etc, etc. I know, I heard about it from the corrupt myself.
Due to my taking the "Planning Ethics" course this semester, I am required to study about corruption. One of my assignments is to review a paper on corruption and prepare a presentation on it.
One thing I learned: if you do not "go with the flow", you're an outsider. If you're an outsider, well, you can start considering another job. Regardless of whether you're an official or a professional. Try: begging. Also: unemployment.
Now, what is the "flow"? If the industry and related authorities practice corruption like drinking teh tarik at midnight, then that is the "flow". If said industry and authorities avoid corruption like a certain "flip-flop" avoids the "new dawn", then that is the "flow".
I'm not saying that corruption is right. Far from it. I believe it's wrong. So wrong that those who willingly participate in it should burn (on a stake, on high heat, while tempting them with a fire extinguisher). However, when it comes down to "doing the right thing" and "feeding my family", which would you choose?
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