This is what happens whenever you have unchecked power. It grabs more power. There is likely nothing deliberately malicious or malevolent here and those grabbin

This is what happens whenever you have unchecked power. It grabs more power. There is likely nothing deliberately malicious or malevolent here and those grabbing this new power have probably convinced themselves its necessary for safety and similar reasons. Any power without proper checks and balances will be used to garner more power. Any power without proper checks and balances will be abused by the person wielding that power - maybe without them even knowing they are doing so.