&gt; Reality does work, therefore, as I&#x27;ve described, regardless of<p>Holy tautological christ, batman!<p>&gt; &quot;physical reality&quot; that exists independent of the concept of personal liberty<p>How about gay rights? Or reproductive rights? Or the right to use Uber? To argue ideology does not impact our legal system is frighteningly ignorant.<p>It seems evident that if enough people feel entitled to something (justly or not) it&#x27;s possible the state is forced to adapt or not enforce unpopular laws. The state influencing society and society influencing the state are not mutually exclusive.