I do not mean to belittle anybody, but over the years I have to come to see how difficult it is for a politician to be seen to be right in public. Democracy has worked very well in certain context and historically for many western countries, but it is failing everywhere today. Democracy has become a popularity contest, and decisions may not be made for the common good, or with the right moral and God fearing reasons. We see a little of this in the case of Pilate's handling of the crowd in relation to the religious leaders' accusations against Jesus. Mark 15:12-15 Pilate answered and said to them again, “What then do you want me to do with Him whom you call the King of the Jews?” So they cried out again, “Crucify Him!” Then Pilate said to them, “Why, what evil has He done?” But they cried out all the more, “Crucify Him!” So Pilate, wanting to gratify the crowd, released Barabbas to them; and he delivered Jesus, after he had scourged Him, to be crucified. The ...