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In theory the "Rule of Law" should serve as a constitutional foundation supporting a legal framework where no entity, including government, is above the law; where laws protect fundamental rights; where justice is equally accessible to all, and universal rights make the resulting society prosperous and fair to all.In 500 words or less, express why the "Rule of Law" is an important concept in American Society.
I ask because of the disturbing trend I have noticed in the past two months with regard to justification for political positions.In theory the "Rule of Law" should serve as a constitutional foundation supporting a legal framework where no entity, including government, is above the law; where laws protect fundamental rights; where justice is equally accessible to all, and universal rights make the resulting society prosperous and fair to all.In 500 words or less, express why the "Rule of Law" is an important concept in American Society.
Why do you ask?
I don't think your essay will be wasted; however, it might be more productive if you considered posting it in the Clean Debate Zone. I would think defining "rule of law" would transcend partisan politics, but maybe finding a couple of prominent leftists and conservatives and quoting their definitions would give you some common ground to start on. Here's one source I found that seems relatively unbiased:I ask because of the disturbing trend I have noticed in the past two months with regard to justification for political positions.In theory the "Rule of Law" should serve as a constitutional foundation supporting a legal framework where no entity, including government, is above the law; where laws protect fundamental rights; where justice is equally accessible to all, and universal rights make the resulting society prosperous and fair to all.In 500 words or less, express why the "Rule of Law" is an important concept in American Society.
Why do you ask?
In order to actually discuss issues, there has to be a frame of reference upon which everyone agrees, or at least, understands the meaning.
So, before I can actually bother with writing a essay on the topic I'm considering, I need to know if it will be wasted to post here.
Staving off TYRANNY.In 500 words or less, express why the "Rule of Law" is an important concept in American Society.
In many cases the rule of law is nothing but an enabler of tyranny. Bureaucrats and police enforce bad laws all the damned time and are quick to say they are "only following orders" or "doing their job". The rule of law is the bedrock of a free society or the chains that bind an oppressive one, there is no inherent virtue in the law, only protection of the status-quo and the elite, any virtue is found when the people successfully get laws passed to protect them from the lawgivers and law enforcers.
In 500 words or less, express why the "Rule of Law" is an important concept in American Society.
During my childhood in the 1950s and '60s I remember hearing regular news reports of Jim Crow laws being used to discriminate against non-Whites in states like Alabama and Florida. Legislators, Executives, and the courts have to devise and administer laws impartially if they want the population to pay attention. That seems unlikely as long as money influences all three branches of US government to the extent it does today.In many cases the rule of law is nothing but an enabler of tyranny. Bureaucrats and police enforce bad laws all the damned time and are quick to say they are "only following orders" or "doing their job". The rule of law is the bedrock of a free society or the chains that bind an oppressive one, there is no inherent virtue in the law, only protection of the status-quo and the elite, any virtue is found when the people successfully get laws passed to protect them from the lawgivers and law enforcers.
In many cases the rule of law is nothing but an enabler of tyranny. Bureaucrats and police enforce bad laws all the damned time and are quick to say they are "only following orders" or "doing their job". The rule of law is the bedrock of a free society or the chains that bind an oppressive one, there is no inherent virtue in the law, only protection of the status-quo and the elite, any virtue is found when the people successfully get laws passed to protect them from the lawgivers and law enforcers.
Are you saying this is the case in the United States? That our laws are tyrannical so therefore the ends justify the means? The question was in reference to the U.S.
If you are making an accusation about our Government speak plainly.
In many cases the rule of law is nothing but an enabler of tyranny. Bureaucrats and police enforce bad laws all the damned time and are quick to say they are "only following orders" or "doing their job". The rule of law is the bedrock of a free society or the chains that bind an oppressive one, there is no inherent virtue in the law, only protection of the status-quo and the elite, any virtue is found when the people successfully get laws passed to protect them from the lawgivers and law enforcers.
Are you saying this is the case in the United States? That our laws are tyrannical so therefore the ends justify the means? The question was in reference to the U.S.
If you are making an accusation about our Government speak plainly.
The law is not enforced fairly across the various socioeconomic lines in our society, we all know it for a fact. We all know that a good lawyer makes all the difference. We all know that white collar crime is punished much more lightly than regular old crime. We are all aware that the law can protect criminality and punish righteousness. In short, I have no special reverence for the law or the officers who enforce it as they are as flawed and fallible as humanity itself and all too often is used as a weapon against us rather than the shield that protects us from chaos.
During my childhood in the 1950s and '60s I remember hearing regular news reports of Jim Crow laws being used to discriminate against non-Whites in states like Alabama and Florida. Legislators, Executives, and the courts have to devise and administer laws impartially if they want the population to pay attention. That seems unlikely as long as money influences all three branches of US government to the extent it does today.In many cases the rule of law is nothing but an enabler of tyranny. Bureaucrats and police enforce bad laws all the damned time and are quick to say they are "only following orders" or "doing their job". The rule of law is the bedrock of a free society or the chains that bind an oppressive one, there is no inherent virtue in the law, only protection of the status-quo and the elite, any virtue is found when the people successfully get laws passed to protect them from the lawgivers and law enforcers.
In theory the "Rule of Law" should serve as a constitutional foundation supporting a legal framework where no entity, including government, is above the law; where laws protect fundamental rights; where justice is equally accessible to all, and universal rights make the resulting society prosperous and fair to all.In 500 words or less, express why the "Rule of Law" is an important concept in American Society.
Why do you ask?
Are you saying this is the case in the United States? That our laws are tyrannical so therefore the ends justify the means? The question was in reference to the U.S.
If you are making an accusation about our Government speak plainly.
The law is not enforced fairly across the various socioeconomic lines in our society, we all know it for a fact. We all know that a good lawyer makes all the difference. We all know that white collar crime is punished much more lightly than regular old crime. We are all aware that the law can protect criminality and punish righteousness. In short, I have no special reverence for the law or the officers who enforce it as they are as flawed and fallible as humanity itself and all too often is used as a weapon against us rather than the shield that protects us from chaos.
Which system of Government do you prefer over ours?
The law is not enforced fairly across the various socioeconomic lines in our society, we all know it for a fact. We all know that a good lawyer makes all the difference. We all know that white collar crime is punished much more lightly than regular old crime. We are all aware that the law can protect criminality and punish righteousness. In short, I have no special reverence for the law or the officers who enforce it as they are as flawed and fallible as humanity itself and all too often is used as a weapon against us rather than the shield that protects us from chaos.
Which system of Government do you prefer over ours?
What could possibly be better than the plutocracy we enjoy right now? Perhaps one where if you rob a bank with a gun you get punished the same as if you robbed it with a fountain pen? Seriously do you actually agree with the way that big money gets off where the poor are thrown under the jailhouse to rot? Were we even discussing government anyway? I am commenting on the rule of law where it impacts our lives directly, what the hell are you talking about?
Which system of Government do you prefer over ours?
What could possibly be better than the plutocracy we enjoy right now? Perhaps one where if you rob a bank with a gun you get punished the same as if you robbed it with a fountain pen? Seriously do you actually agree with the way that big money gets off where the poor are thrown under the jailhouse to rot? Were we even discussing government anyway? I am commenting on the rule of law where it impacts our lives directly, what the hell are you talking about?
Our Laws are administered by our Government....not by Martians. Second, you assume every poor person gets the shaft in our legal system.
Why do you make that assumption?
What could possibly be better than the plutocracy we enjoy right now? Perhaps one where if you rob a bank with a gun you get punished the same as if you robbed it with a fountain pen? Seriously do you actually agree with the way that big money gets off where the poor are thrown under the jailhouse to rot? Were we even discussing government anyway? I am commenting on the rule of law where it impacts our lives directly, what the hell are you talking about?
Our Laws are administered by our Government....not by Martians. Second, you assume every poor person gets the shaft in our legal system.
Why do you make that assumption?
You have it backwards, I know that deep pockets and good lawyers equals acquittal or at least a much lighter sentence if you can even get a DA to bring a case to trial. If you still don't get the thrust of my comments I suggest rolling on over to anther thread that is a little less complicated for you.