Why do people act as if the law is inherently right, even though it is not?

Question

We are all brought up to believe that the law is inherently right. Who ever said this was the case? The fact is the law is not inherently right, and another fact is, there is no one "law", so the words "the law" are a reference to nothing. Put simply, many laws get made by corrupt politicians who are given money by corrupt lobbyists, and they're all often times breaking the law themselves. It all cancels out in the end to produce a crap system.

Answer 1

Classic tactic of the seditious and socialists. Separate the people from their government by sowing distrust any way you can.

You don't show any other signs of it from your posts, but you've bought into their tactics.

Laws serve a purpose. They are not perfect, and that is why our system is always open to change. It makes us one of the most just systems for that very reason.

Second, it is foolish to think of our laws as inherently right, even unAmerican. We have a system of legislators who exist for the very reason that we DON'T believe it is inherently right. People who believe that the laws are inherently right, or that our system is inherently bad, these are the problem, not our system.

Amazing, folks, how people tolerate this "bad" system, try to undermine it, but the keep living here.

What nonsense.

Answer 2

I don't think laws are inherently "right". I see them as rules to play the game by, which gives all a fair shot at things. Laws are useless when they aren't enforced or equally enforced across the line. Rich, poor, man, woman, every race. If it's wrong it's wrong for everybody and it shouldn't matter if someone has money, doesn't have money, is pretty or not.....all should be treated equally. You are right when you point out there seems to be alot of law makers not abiding by the law themselves. Many are downright criminals and shouldn't be serving in a governing position at all.

Ha....I'd love to see how many government yahoos could pass a drug and alcohol test. Mandatory drug and alcohol screening before each vote. LOL....that would clear a few out.

There's alot I feel are un-fair. Alot that are so severely abused that they may as well not have any at all.

But left to own devices....humans can't always be counted on to contain and control themselves.

Laws are also to protect us and give us some recourse. They can also be changed. I just want everyone playing the same game with the same rules and there seems to be a whole lot of different games being played. Heck you can win if you cheat. It's those of us playing fair that seem to loose no matter how well we play.

Yep....the system is broke. Any parent knows when disiplining children consistancy is important. Otherwise it's totally ineffective and becomes a battle of wills and power struggles and manipulation. It's broke but I would hate to see the chaos and distruction without it.

Answer 3

i dunno about a "crap system" but certainly one ripe for an overhaul. your opening statement/question kinda' does two things: creates a stance for you & draw up a wall that none can penetrate. you have all the answers so "don't confuse me with the facts (or possible alternatives)" type environment. yes. the american law system is dubious as far as being THE LAW TO BE OBEYED but nice thing about it is that it is open for revisions - always! even the almighty US constitution is an elastic instrument that can/will/is always under review. a rigid anything is detined for failure. yes we have corrupt politicians and the laws created under them are suspect but what country can boast that they have a govt that is corrupt-free. hey, not to detract from a political problem but stop pointing fingers & believe it is only happening here in america. tired of this happening? want to make a change? want to see what should be done right - done right? do something about it. stop whining & put your foot, mouth & wallet into it! and i got news for you, since the 1960s, i haven't seen anyone from 65 or under believe that the law is inheritantly correct. you must hang out a bunch of single-minded people who believe what they are told to believe. oh i see some of that type from time to time but nothing like the generation that arose from the 1920s until the 1960s. after that, you should question everything, challenge all & believe only what you've created (and even then...)

Answer 4

It is better then no laws, at least we have a sense of order which is better then complete chaos. And if you have a problem with a law do something about it, not every law maker is corrupt.

Answer 5

I completely agree....And for those who "break" the law, for the sake of an inherent injustice to our society, have the highest regard for the law....Laws must be fair and just....I am glad for people like Martin Luther King, who had the courage to challenge such laws and bring justice and awareness about inequalities in our world...Great question...

Answer 6

This is exactly what we are taught in schools (where our brainwashing begins). They are teaching us to be conforming consumers who obey without question. When someone steps out of line, they're punished.

It is all part of the master plan to "control the masses". Look it up sometime and you'll see. Massacusetts actually began enforcing it.

Answer 7

Yes, but without laws you have anarchy.....which is much worse than laws you don't believe to be right.

Answer 8

Because this is how people are tought growing up. They are tought that the gov. and the laws keep us safe and they are right, and een if they aren't there's nothing we can do about it.

Answer 9

True, but without it, there would be anarchy.

Answer 10

Spoken like a true anarchist. Thanks for the 2 points