A short simple suggestion is better safeguarding of individuals against lodge dictatorship. An easy system whereby one can remove or at least report tyranny and not be afraid to speak out when reporting such matters.
Ive come across two cases of where the DC's have run Lodges like their own personal Private Lodge. Both instances were (in my opinion) brought on by the lackadaisical approaches of the WM's. The power of the DC's in these cases - was absolute. I've seen them 'override' WM's decisions, and the WM's themselves have been either lacking knowledge or maybe even to hesitant to challenge the DC themselves.
I reported one DC for trying to intimidate me as I did,nt subscribe to his personal view on some isssue (I received veiled threats of non-progression towards the chair, etc). Little was done, and the PGL just sat on the whole affair, citing that the matter could be dealt with by the Committee (which was itself running scared of offending the DC). A few months later I left the lodge, and last I heard, little had changed (the DC remained unchanged). He remains the power behind the throne. Probably due to the fact he was knowledgeable, and a very domineering sort of guy. I dont think they have had a new EA for years. Which is itself quite sad.
We need simple and effective ways to rid ourselves of such people, especially those who think the lodge is their Private institution.
As my Father said to me "Fascism comes in many forms".
S&F, Colin