Why?

The Unholy Trinity of Fear:

1. Fear of losing power by those who wield it

2. Fear of those who are subject to it (reprisal or losing a "benefit/privilege")

3. Fear of those who's livelihood is beholden and justified by those who wield the power (bureaucrats, technocrats, etc.)

Fear of losing something is just as powerful as gaining something - if not more so.

Fear will corrupt to the core; even those who's fear is caused by the scourge of power.