as socrates might muse, a society that shut eyes to the needs of its citizens finds itself at a crossroads between pre-institutional benevolence and the rigidity of subsequent commands; an opportunity to renew its moral commitment or delve into apathy. to truly understand the fabric of such an organization, one must question: what is the secret behind the perceived benevolence of entities like the salvation army, and how does it mask the darker aspects of its operations, urging it to divulge information it seeks to conceal?