Chapter 6

By David Villacorta

In this chapter the author explains how a kingdown is gained by the own virtue of the prince. He uses examples of great rulers who have managed to gain power and maintain it. He says moses is a great example, because he had to lead people. In all of this I think the main message is that leadership is neccesarry to achieve success in politics. All of the examples he mentions, the element of leadership is involved. How can they sustain a reign which they gained, not by fortune, but by their own means, it is to solidify their power and then find charisma in the people which they rule, by giving them what they need.

Interesting to see this chapter which basically says that a good politician or ruler cannot be considered to be a good one unless he makes their people happy and gives them what they need, using their leadership skills. Good message for the Honduran political body. Make the people happy or give them what they want, which is at the present to give the military authority to behave like the police. However, are they giving people the economic stability and human dignity they need in a country with 69% of poverty levels according to the United Nations.

So according to the author, politicians should solidify by using good skills, but what can be expected in Honduras, where most politicians do the opposite.