Law Quote by Benjamin Franklin
““... I think this Law, by which I am punished, is both unreasonable in itself, and particularly severe... Polly Baker””
About This Quote
Source Letter: Polly Baker Case, 1764
The law punishes unfairly and harshly, showing injustice.
In simple terms: Unjust law punishes harshly.
Question and reform unjust laws.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- court cases
- legislative debates
- activism
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What makes a law unjust?
- How to advocate change?
Legal change is slow and contested.