The Roman System
In Roman times, the one who created the arch stood under it as the scaffolding was removed.
We have removed responsibility from our decisions, which allows people to get all the upside and none of the downside. We have to hold people accountable to such an extent that they stand under their own arches. The person responsible for a decision should sign their name to it.
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