The Puppet Master

An unbalanced shift between good and malicious people could send the scales tipping to a dangerous end. Without balance, all would be lost. I, the Puppeteer, control what balance is needed in the realm of uncertainties. 

My puppets are created equally, none greater than another, and none less than another. Each will take a step if commanded, and none will disobey. I control the strings within my life and those who choose to follow in the footsteps of me, but freedom is also necessary to keep such a balance between these puppets. 

Now, my question to you is:
Who are you? A puppet or a puppeteer?