Why have most of the positive leaders of the world died in violence?

This thought was inspired by my studies in philosophy and also by the late rapper Tupac Shakur who stated “It always happens, all the n*ggaz that change the world die, but they dont get to die like regular people, they die in violent ways.”

However, it is a question that deserves much thought. Abraham Lincoln, Mahatma Gandhi, Martin Luther King Jr., Malcom X, and Jesus Christ are all great names that are recognized worldwide. These great people are embedded in history because of their positive actions which allowed the world to move much closer to peace, love, and fairness amongst all. One thing they all have in common is that they all impacted the world in a positive way. Another thing they have in common is that they all died in a violent way. Why would someone want to murder a person who is doing something positive? This is the question i often ask myself. Throughout my years on this earth i’ve noticed that there is alot of hate and evil, some of it is transparent while some is hidden.

Keeping a person ignorant is the best way to control them. I happen to see examples of this theory practiced everyday. It extends much further than racism or slavery. Instead of being in control of a particular race, people are now able to control individuals of all kinds. Some parts of the media are deceptive, and we all know the power the media has these days. It has the power to embed thoughts into the minds of individuals, and they do not bother to research situations for themselves because of the trust they have in the media.  If used in the wrong way it can be very dangerous and destructive. In order to gain power and control, some people conceal the truth about a situation from the public. If the truth about a certain situation is learned by the public, they will start taking action and eventually disrupt the power that a certain person or group has. With that said, most of the great leaders in world history committed  themselves to rid the public of ignorance. This irritates those in power because it will disrupt their chances of keeping control. As a result, they decide to eliminate this interveening force.
These practices are evident throughout history, such as the case of Adolf Hitler where he practically brainwashed an entire nation into thinking all other races were inferior to their race. As long as the world is still existing there will be people who want absolute power and control. The best way to combat this is through knowledge and education. Actively seeking knowledge sparks the brain’s thinking ability and allows it to become much sharper.

Knowledge is the key to power and it is also the key to freedom. Take control of your life, dont believe absolutely everything you hear or see, and make it your mission to gain understanding on what is going on around you. The search for knowledge is an eternal journey because you can never gain enough. Just thought i’d share some of the wisdom i’ve learnt and what I am currently paying about $24,000 a year for at school. So empower yourselves with knowledge and you will succeed.