A wise man once stated " I submit that an individual who breaks the law that conscience tells him is unjust, and willingly accepts the penalty of imprisonment to arouse the conscience of the community over its injustice, is in reality expressing the highest respect for the law"- MLK. I now ask you to head these words once more. there is a growing moral decadence in the world. the judicial systems of the worlds - ours included- are practicing in perpetuating the unjust system of criminal prosicution. It is time that I ask us all to arouse the conscience of our communities. don't let those wrongly sentenced. I bring for question- how morally can a mother and children be evicted from housing due to failure to pay rent. when illness had stopped her from being able to work. The courts sided with building managment in denial of extension of payment. I now do not know the fate of this unfortinate family, but I ask you to take this and help anyone that you know that may be in this situation.
2006-08-23 10:55:27 · 6 answers · asked by cory c 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
i'm sorry this one sucked I lost my train of thought I just want people to stand up against in justice good Idea for a fundraiser but we can't hold fund raisers for every one and she probably wouldn't except the money any ways
2006-08-23 11:03:26 · update #1
Do you have more details on this particular case?
Perhaps a charity fundraiser for this woman would be simpler than civil disobedience. She gets to pay her rent, and no one goes to jail...
2006-08-23 10:58:55 · answer #1 · answered by timm1776 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Suppose the landlady can not make her own bills if her renter does not pay? Should the landlady have her children go hungry and homeless?
Who should pay for the housing?
Do we have a right to free housing?
What goverment programs already exist to address this?
How do we know that the womans situation is as described?
Did you offer to pay the womans rent?
If so, for how many months would you pay it?
Is there a charity that might help?
2006-08-23 18:10:36 · answer #2 · answered by jeff_kotowski 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a very wise man indeed, and i agree with your point if society allows injustice through the law are we not all to blame, for we as a society passed those laws,that is an argument that is traded and debated in every country that has a legal system,the argument is also one sided for is it not right that the landlord also a citizen and a part of that society has an equal right to protection, you quote a moral argument, in an exact law related feild, the contract was binding, morals do not come into the argument, compassion by the courts is not unheard of, we as a society passed those laws for protection of both, appeals are heard,the law allows for this, regards LF
2006-08-23 18:14:42 · answer #3 · answered by lefang 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Can I have my ears back now?
Our society is inter-linked. Everyone depends on someone for something. If a tenant can't pay the rent bill, the world isn't going to stop to accomodate that tenant. Yes it sucks, but its reality. Accountability has to come into play somewhere.
2006-08-23 18:19:12 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Obviously you have been absent from America...we have a program called welfare...and are all landlords and owners supposed to let everyone live for free? God get over your liberal tactics...you arent fooling anyone
2006-08-23 18:03:38 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
im still not hearin anythingn. anyways, if people make those type of exceptions, it will lead to more excpetions and people will take advantage, Its a tuff life. unfortunately all we can say is, too bad. unless the community and friends can raise money.
2006-08-23 18:01:02 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋