“If a law is unjust‚ a man is not only right to disobey it; he is obligated to do so.” Thomas Jefferson Assignment: Is it ever right to break a law? Law is an ancient procedure. It refers to a system of rules ‚ set by a society to maintain order and protect persons and property.With evolving time its procedure of implementation has varied. It is written by the legislators‚ enforced by the police and supported by the court and prison systems. Its smooth implementation depends upon the functioning
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Similarly‚ breaking the law shouldn’t be unfair if it violates your human rights. Thus‚ making the law unjust. For example‚ “on the 31st May 1956‚ a motion was introduced into the House of Commons “(Helmets to be worn by Drivers and Riders of Motorcycles)” (Hardy‚ 2013 ). If this law was made legal it would affect Sikhs because of their turban which has both spiritual and practical significance and is a distinct part of Sikhism’s traditional attire and martial history. Principally‚ Sikhs wouldn’t
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Krista Cannilla Professor Gonzalez ENG 151 (9061) April 9‚ 2013 Defining the Elasticity of the Law In what situation would breaking the law become plausible? What circumstances will justify a person’s actions when they decide breaking the law becomes a necessary matter? The variables are essential. What type of crime was committed? Does it affect anybody else negatively? Whenever the law is broken‚ the potential perpetrator is brought to court. The justice system and its judges then decide
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you think that is okay for a political leader to bend or break the law for the good of the country? No it may not be right to harm someone or allow something bad or harmful to happen just because you are following the law. If you break the law with any type of good intentions of not hurting anything or anybody‚ it should be okay. Breaking this law Julius was helping the huge population of their people. At the same time breaking a law isn’t okay! If you expect someone to follow the rules‚ everybody
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think about why do we have laws? and do we really need them? Frank Trippetts explains why many people today don’t follow the laws he also talks about the importance of the laws. Trippetts argument is to show people why they should not break the law no matter how big or small the law is. He goes on explaining how millions of americans never think twice before breaking the law. The author’s tone is critical to the millions of americans. Some people might think that the laws are unnecessary and people
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I would not say that breaking the law is morally wrong because everyone has their perception of reality. Some individuals may think that breaking the law is morally wrong because of how they were raised while others may disagree. However‚ a particular situation may require breaking the law may be the only option to get the desired result that one may need to live a full life. In certain situation‚ peoples’ actions‚ can be justified if they provide the enough evidence as to why they did what they
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after Dr. Moreau died the beast-men did not fear punishment of the Law since there was no one to punish them. The beast-men’s animal characteristics seemed to come back quicker because it was what felt more natural. So without society and rules to follow‚ the beast-men started becoming less civilized and reverted back to their
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Drama‚ escapade‚ and vengeance is all in The Odyssey. (H) This book is written by Homer who is a Greek poet. (Auth) Homer’s effect on Western culture has had a colossal effect on Western culture. (Auth) Homer uses mythical creatures such as The Cyclop’s and Poseidon to illustrate how the Western culture worshiped and feared the gods and the dangerous creatures. (HC) The Odyssey analyzes universal themes such as vengeance throughout the book‚ one example is Poseidon and Odysseus. (TH)
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Odyssey Vengeance is the main theme in the Odyssey‚ it is what all the conflict in the story is for every conflict in the story is caused because of each characters thirst for vengeance . The three characters that show this most greatly are as follows. Poseidon through his constant punishment of Odysseus throughout the story. Secondly Telemachus’ need to make the suitors pay for disrespecting his house as well as his mother and the lack of his ability to become or even be seen
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Is it ever be justifiable to break the law? Basically the question is would you break the law if it was for a good reason. For that I would say yes. Even though‚ laws are meant to maintain order in a citsatie. There’s certain sichwashions were it would be best for what is happing. For example if I person was hurt with as life threating wound‚ the driver might need to go faster than the speed limit to save the person’s life. Every mint could count for that person. Along with that they could run
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