Just Because it’s “Right” Doesn’t Mean it’s Legal
If you’ve ever entered an exciting argument with me it has probably come to a point that you argue the law is wrong and I argue that despite your opinion of the law, it’s still the law. I’ll throw out a quick example that should make some of your heads explode: Rosa Parks broke the law by sitting in the “white only” section of the bus which means she deserved to be arrested and go to jail. I believe that most of us agree the law should have been different, but that doesn’t change the fact that she broke the law.
Okay, so maybe Rosa Parks didn’t really break the law. There’s some debate about whether the bus driver was stepping outside the boundaries of the city ordinance by moving the sign with no additional seating available but the fact of the matter is that a jury found her guilty and hence we need to respect the fact that she broke the law in the eyes of her peers. I’m not here to argue about Rosa Parks, just to get you all wound up.
Hopefully we’re all on the same page now. This way of looking at things can be extended to nearly every civil rights argument out there. A good friend of mine was discussing the recent Arizona immigration law and ultimately we ended up here. Here’s a newsflash: the legal system doesn’t care in the least about how you feel or what you believe. If you broke the law then you deserve the consequences. After all, that’s why we have laws. If you object to the law then work on changing it, not breaking it.
I have serious issues with those people who decide that it’s acceptable to clearly break the rule of the law and are unwilling to accept the consequences because they believe they’re working for a righteous cause. How about you get off your high horse, pull your head out of your ass and act like a productive part of society? You have every right to break the rule of the law just as long as you accept the consequences. If you feel that’s the best way to support your¬†righteous¬†cause, as did Rosa Parks, then more power to you.
But breaking the law is the only/best/fastest/easiest/whatever way to change the law.
Here’s an idea: if you don’t like the law, get out or change it – the right way. Nobody is going to stand in your way from booking the first one-way flight out of the country and giving up your citizenship. In fact, you won’t be obligated to pay taxes to support a law that you disagree with. I kinda see it as a win-win situation for everybody. On the other hand, if you don’t feel like taking up citizenship elsewhere then how about you act within the boundaries of the legal system to change the law? I know, it sucks, but then again so does prison.
Our legal system is pretty cool because it allows the citizens (that’s right, I excluded all you illegal aliens) to change the rule of the law given they follow the proper process. I’m not saying that it’s an easy or clear process but it is possible. If you’ve got a better idea feel free to run for office and make the changes from your newly elected high position.
My point is that nobody, including Uncle Sam, cares what you think unless you turn it into law. Sure, you think pot should be legal but the Federal Government tends to disagree. Guess who’s going to win? I’m not a betting man but my money would be on the ATF. Just because you believe in the right to same-sex marriage doesn’t mean that private businesses need to honor your union when it comes to legal matters. If you think the best way to fight for your right to carry a concealed weapon is to just do it don’t be surprised when the police shoot you.
Next topic: why the hell don’t the handicapped parking spots have meters when every other spot does!?! I’m sure I won’t make any friends here but that doesn’t change the fact of the matter: equal rights means equal responsibility. After that we’re going to figure out why I can’t call them¬†illegal¬†aliens anymore.
2 Comments
Hey mister, lighten up. I think you made a typo by the way, I think you meant to say, “Just Because It’s Law Doesn’t Make It Right.” And seriously, chill out!
No typo there. The title simply means that just because someone believes it’s the right thing to do doesn’t mean that it’s lawful in the eyes of the courts.
If you’re okay with breaking the law and refusing to accept the consequences, then I can see why you’re telling me to chill out. However, I tend to at least respect the laws in that if they’re broken I expect to pay the consequences.