Do we need a dictator?

I have heard this so many times. I seriously think India is not going to become a better country just because we are going to have a "benevelent dictator". What constitutes a country? People who can be herded as animals so that they can be "made" to behave like civilized people. If any country has to improve it has to come from the people. When there is no change in the mentality of the people then no amount of persuation from any outside source can change the country and its inhabitants. The urge to grow, to improve and live better does not need education or teaching. I think it is an instinct. It is in us to disregard that or to comply. To say we need a dictator is purest form of laziness and sloppiness. Why do we need someone else to think for us? I want to know how many countries have had such development and wealth through dictatorship. Is the richest countries in the world achieved their level of sophistication through threat and absolute power. If my history knowledge is correct it seems otherwise. Get up you bums, and go to work. Rest will happen by itself.  ¶ 1:13 PM