skepticisms asside, i'd say there's a place in everyones life to be an authority of their own life, to promote positive change, to remake their world, to be examples of possibility, and to lead themselves with an agenda. this is not necessarily the easiest role, to approach life in this way, or the most peaceful, or even the most pleasant way, though in some circumstances it may be the fastest and most violent way to affect change and so contains some glint of legitimacy - speed and violence can be valuable. sometimes these approaches are contrast for other approaches with corresponding pros and cons. to each their own - we share our world. i'd say, lets make sure we grow more tolerant of different perspectives no matter how much of a jagged pill they may be for us to swallow. then we may be better able to accept and see that part of us which is reflected in some way and so grow to realize our greater wholeness.