UmmJake, I don't think it's the 'mental midget powers-that-be" who intentionally are lax.
They obviously wan't change. I think it's just as frustrating for them waiting for the ones in the administrative offices to catch up with the quality the country is striving for.
They've come so far in just 15 years hopefully over the course of a little more time Doha will be up to par.
Keep the faith :)