when mao took over his first task was to exterminate the most selfless, the most idealistic the bravest and most passionate communists.
Why ? These u couldn't make yes-men out of them with threats to life , and they were far beyond bribery.
reminds of that saying from shakespeare
there are the few most exemplary people from every country, Australia would be very lucky to have them as citizens, , the majority fearful and self-interested , and a minority who are so evil that they will sell out their own family to advance themselves...