Let's say that the law demanded you to do something which was against your moral belief. The government had gone all out and was openly corrupt (not saying it's exactly dandy as it is now). How would you react? Would you go along with unjust laws? How would you act out? What could possibly be done when you feel/are powerless?
2007-08-22 17:16:19 · 7 answers · asked by Reflected Life 5 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Just to add a bit here...
Look at how quickly our laws are changing. I'm terrified, in a way. People ARE being put in jail for years for things that they've said.
I wonder if the US can claim to have freedom of speech anymore.
2007-08-22 17:26:14 · update #1
To comment on one mans opinion.
If we had a problem with something, do you honestly believe that leaving is the best choice? I've always been told that the best way out is always threw.
Doing nothing in a time of crisis makes you just as guilty as the oppressor, wouldn't you say so Edmid?
2007-08-23 05:21:21 · update #2
Get press. Make people sympathize with you. With enough resistance anything will be changed before things go out of control. The media is a tool that is usually used against you, why not turn the tables for once?
2007-08-22 17:26:18 · answer #1 · answered by Jo'Dan 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In this country one person is not powerless. If we have learn anything, it is, we are strong because we have freedom of speech. Our laws are based on morals, and if enough people feel strongly about something it will change, however that is the same reason you should obey the law even if you disagree. Do it or try to change the law. But don't be disobediant and complain after the fact if you never tried.
2007-08-22 17:21:45 · answer #2 · answered by amber s 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
This is precisely what happened in Germany during WWII and is what the Nuremberg Trials were all about. After the war a large number of people were prosecuted. One of the defences raised but rejected was the "under orders" defence. Ie My govt ordered me to kill those Jews. I guess it goes to show that you can't rely on following a corrupt law to protect you should the corrupt govt subsequently be ousted.
2007-08-22 17:39:52 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, constitutional protections are being violated and stripped away on a weekly basis.
As to your general question -- it depends on the context.
If the law is one that I consider valid, even if I personally object to it -- I would follow it, because I have sworn an oath to support and defend the constitution, and that includes respect for the rules of law.
If the laws were invalid -- because they violated the constitution, then my personal morality would give me just one more reason to fight against such improper govt corruption.
2007-08-22 21:27:07 · answer #4 · answered by coragryph 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am not trading myself for some government law. What good is a government if it is unjust? What good are your morals if they are unjust?
I might protest, but if the government was truly corrupt, they may assassinate me.
EDIT
I love America.
I would die for it
It's given me so much.
As of right now I don't think my free speech is threatened, however if Hilary Clinton gets into office I think it would be.
2007-08-22 17:25:00 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would do everything in my power to alter the law, or to stop its operation through legal means.
If this did not work, and I was living under a government that was openly corrupt and evil, I would simply move to another state or nation.
2007-08-22 17:23:49 · answer #6 · answered by Jason W 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you think the US is corrupt, then feel free to leave. In fact, feel encouraged.
2007-08-22 19:50:12 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋