Edited by Katherine Tee, Sunday, 3 Oct 2010, 23:17
As I was browsing through other forums, I found this quote, which seems to sum up the reasons behind the ever changing and ever more oppressive legislation which is being introduced in the UK. When I visit the UK, I feel like a legal alien... uring my last trip, I wasn't allowed to smoke anywhere, not even the pub! I wasn't allowed to cross the road between crossings. I had to wash my rubbish before I put it in the bin - and then I had to segregate it and fold it neatly!
It was like a Brave New World regime, that people have noticed descending, but they are too powerless to object. Or maybe they don't want to object?
Legislation has its benefits. At least it ensures that black folk will be treated the same as white folk. Old people are now no more (or less) important than young folk - we can talk slang to everyone on an equal footing, now! And my mate with dyslexia gets a free laptop, whereas I have to pay for mine!
"Laws are guidelines that set out appropriate behaviour that has been developed over time, and are based on moral beliefs, a human condition that sets out a purpose that society in general is called upon – or required to fulfill. Without the fulfillment of these desired tasks, man simply will become equal to animals – or worse still, allow their darker sides (or impulses) to emerge and control their lives. Thus, law acts as a guardian against the inevitable anarchy that would engulf humanity." (Sycamnias, E.)
Legislation
As I was browsing through other forums, I found this quote, which seems to sum up the reasons behind the ever changing and ever more oppressive legislation which is being introduced in the UK. When I visit the UK, I feel like a legal alien... uring my last trip, I wasn't allowed to smoke anywhere, not even the pub! I wasn't allowed to cross the road between crossings. I had to wash my rubbish before I put it in the bin - and then I had to segregate it and fold it neatly!
It was like a Brave New World regime, that people have noticed descending, but they are too powerless to object. Or maybe they don't want to object?
Legislation has its benefits. At least it ensures that black folk will be treated the same as white folk. Old people are now no more (or less) important than young folk - we can talk slang to everyone on an equal footing, now! And my mate with dyslexia gets a free laptop, whereas I have to pay for mine!
"Laws are guidelines that set out appropriate behaviour that has been developed over time, and are based on moral beliefs, a human condition that sets out a purpose that society in general is called upon – or required to fulfill. Without the fulfillment of these desired tasks, man simply will become equal to animals – or worse still, allow their darker sides (or impulses) to emerge and control their lives. Thus, law acts as a guardian against the inevitable anarchy that would engulf humanity." (Sycamnias, E.)
(Eugene Vorman in Simon's class forum)