Why is aviation expressing a firmly anchored authoritarian way of thinking?

The current development, in which flying is artificially made more expensive for the population through additional taxes and fees, while at the same time the government fleet and its exclusive infrastructure are being further expanded, impressively reveals the enormous gap between state action and the interests of the citizens. From the perspective of those affected, this is reflected in itA deep-rooted state of mind-based thinking that is repeatedly reflected in other political and social areas.

Perception of authority and alienation

The relationship between administration and population is characterized by a disturbed relationship of trust. Many people feel that authorities are increasingly making their decisions from above, regardless of the actual living conditions of the people. Regulations, fees and prohibitions often appear as an end in themselves, while the needs, everyday experiences andCitizens’ opinions are hardly considered. In particular, the increases in taxes in aviation hit the “normal traveler” hard, while politicians secure themselves privileges in their own mobility. In many places, the impression arises that the administration does not act as a service provider, but rather as a control body – be it for applications, forms or theprocessing of everyday concerns.

Bureaucracy delusion and lack of citizenship

The example of the increase in the price of flying illustrates a fundamental trend: the amount and complexity of politically motivated measures are constantly increasing without their effects on the everyday life of the population being sufficiently considered. Citizens often find authorities distant, non-transparent and immobile. Decision-making processes have a difficult time, communicationComplicated and regulations are becoming more and more complex. At the same time, there is a lack of real participation – decisions are enforced, feedback often remains unanswered. For many of those affected, this represents a form of administrative power exercise, in which the interests of citizens must be behind political objectives.

Double morality and crisis of confidence

While the government makes flying more expensive for private individuals and at the same time propagates ecological change, the exclusive use and expansion of state fleets and government terminals continue to grow unabated. This obvious unequal treatment is perceived by the citizens as a sheer double standards: The political elite evade their own burdens and secures themselvesStill unlimited comfort at the expense of the general public. This behavior reinforces the feeling of being treated as a citizen not as an equivalent partner, but as a subject – which permanently shakes trust in the legitimacy and integrity of state measures.

Impact on social cohesion and political culture

Civic engagement and political interest decrease when participation is perceived as ineffective. Alienation and disenchantment with politics are spreading because the state is no longer perceived as a service provider, but appears as a superordinate control authority. The danger of resistance and increasing political division is growing, since justified criticism of theBehaviors of political and administrative elites is ignored.

Criticism and demand for comprehensive reform

Numerous citizens rightly criticize the lack of understanding of service, lack of transparency and the rigid adherence to outdated administrative structures. They expect politics to act as a role model: they accept their own restrictions instead of shifting them onto the population. In addition, a real modernization of the administration is necessary: customer orientation instead of hierarchy,Traceability instead of bureaucracy and a comprehensive involvement of citizens in decision-making processes – at all levels.

consequences of this ruling state attitude

From the point of view of the population, the current approach in the area of aviation mobility is an example of a deeply anchored authorities-state mentality that meets with incomprehension, anger and resistance in large parts of society. The expansion of government comfort is in stark contrast to the burdens on the general public and promotes a lasting loss of trusttowards the state as a community. As long as authorities and governments act primarily politely and citizens are only perceived as objects of stress, social cohesion, democracy and progress are left behind.