>to me power comes with service. some tend to think that if
>you rule with an iron fist you have power when in reality
>you create fear for those around you. if you look at people
>like malcolm, martin, and ghandi they were willing to serve
>those who were around them and became powerful because of
>their service to them

I agree here. Service is something that is a part of any activist's work. As it relates to empowerment, people who have authentic power also give some of it to others. Otherwise, they must rely on charm or intimidation but none of these things are real.