Tyranny, like Hell, is not easily conquered. Yet we have this
consolation with us, that the harder the conflict, the more
glorious the triumph. --- Thomas Paine, December 1776 I've made
very plain my feelings about the injustice inherent in a
punitively-oriented society. By merely focusing on the negative
and punishing rule/law breakers, we do not offer enough
deterrents or incentive for many people to operate within the
system. A successful society is a two-party contract that
requires total buy-in. Society leaders (by which I mean
government) not only must offer a legal means that is
reasonable, but also must provide guidance and direction to how
to legally work towards the desired end. This requires two key
things: trust and fulfillment of guaranteed rights. If this
sounds vague and confusing it is because I'm trying to apply a
general moral/ethical principle to the rule of law. Bring it
down to a specific case: the right to vote. This right is an
evolving one. Here's a brief civics/American history review