Rule of Law? Or Rule of Force?

timhaughton · 10-25-2007

Do we live in a world ruled by Law? Or by Force?

Rasczak · 10-25-2007

The world isn't ruled by any one person or thing in particular as far as law goes.

bns · 10-25-2007

Law can rule only to the extent that people believe in the law. Apart from that it has to be force (or more commonly, the threat of force, i.e. fear). Law is a charade, a figment of our imagination. But it's useful all the same, because it gives us a frame-work in which to live without resorting to force. But since it isn't an actual, tangible thing, it is only effective for those who wish to live in peace. Those who choose violence must be controlled with force or not at all.

10-25-2007	#1 (permalink)
timhaughton Just getting started Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 9	Rule of Law? Or Rule of Force? Do we live in a world ruled by Law? Or by Force?

10-25-2007	#2 (permalink)
Rasczak Stirrer Of Shit Join Date: May 2007 Location: Oahu Posts: 3,597	Re: Rule of Law? Or Rule of Force? The world isn't ruled by any one person or thing in particular as far as law goes.
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10-25-2007	#3 (permalink)
bns Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Indiana, USA Posts: 1,648	Re: Rule of Law? Or Rule of Force? Law can rule only to the extent that people believe in the law. Apart from that it has to be force (or more commonly, the threat of force, i.e. fear). Law is a charade, a figment of our imagination. But it's useful all the same, because it gives us a frame-work in which to live without resorting to force. But since it isn't an actual, tangible thing, it is only effective for those who wish to live in peace. Those who choose violence must be controlled with force or not at all.
	"Give a man fire, and he will be warm for a day; set a man on fire and he will be warm for the rest of his (short) life."---Wofl