Laws, it is said, are for the protection of the people…
“Laws, it is said, are for the protection of the people. It's unfortunate that there are no statistics on the number of lives that are clobbered yearly as a result of laws: outmoded laws; laws that found their way onto the books as a result of ignorance, hysteria or political haymaking; antilife laws; biased laws; laws that pretend that reality is fixed and nature is definable; laws that deny people the right to refuse protection. A survey such as that could keep a dozen dull sociologists out of mischief for months.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Laws often protect people but can become harmful when outdated, biased, or ignore individual rights, leading to unintended suffering.
In simple terms: Bad laws hurt people.
Key Takeaway
Critically assess and reform harmful laws.
Themes
law
justice
society
rights
Mood
concerned
determined
Type
critical
activist
When to use this quote
- legislative reform
- activism
- public policy
- community advocacy
Key Concepts
legal theory
policy critique
human rights
Questions to Reflect On
- What laws in your community need reform?
- How can citizens influence lawmaking?
A Different Perspective
Changing entrenched laws is politically difficult.