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Quote by: Foxfyre  In a Republic, the people at large do not get
to make the law nor can they decide whether or
not the law can be ignored without consequence.
We elect representatives of the whole to make such decisions
for us. |
I'm aware how the "Republic" wants us to be ruled, but such claims to power don't justify themselves.
Your argument that the law cannot be ignored without consequence is simply incorrect. To my knowledge, manmade laws and policies do not tend to enforce themselves, even in a highly automated age.
Those who persist in making such arguments are only espousing fantasy.
If you're a lawmaker, people can still do many things without your specific consent (even things you've declared "illegal"), and it's been this way throughout history.
Furthermore, when authority figures claim to make decisions "for us," it's still others who carry out and obey the policies. That's why myths and propaganda are so important to power. We're supposed to believe there is no "us" without our serving someone above.
Grandpa h.