--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: How can you follow a law when it's makers…" description: "\"“How can you follow a law when it's makers were corrupt?”\" — Segun Magbagbeola" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/11f/segun-magbagbeola-91526_corrupt_how-can-you-follow-a-law-when-it-s-maker_201018.jpg" --- # How can you follow a law when it's makers were corrupt? ![“How can you follow a law when it's makers were corrupt?” quote by Segun Magbagbeola](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/11f/segun-magbagbeola-91526_corrupt_how-can-you-follow-a-law-when-it-s-maker_201018.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/11f/segun-magbagbeola-91526_corrupt_how-can-you-follow-a-law-when-it-s-maker_201018.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/11f/segun-magbagbeola-91526_corrupt_how-can-you-follow-a-law-when-it-s-maker_201018.jpg) > ““How can you follow a law when it's makers were corrupt?”” Segun Magbagbeola ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. When laws are created by corrupt individuals, obeying them raises moral dilemmas. **In simple terms:** Corrupt law makers create ethical conflict. Key Takeaway Question unjust laws. Themes law corruption ethics obedience justice authority Mood critical concerned Type Corrupt:1 Law:1 Laws:1 Makers:0 Follow Law:0 Law Makers:0 Makers Corrupt:0 When to use this quote - legal practice - activism - public debate Key Concepts moral conflict civil disobedience social responsibility Questions to Reflect On - What makes a law unjust? - How can you act ethically? A Different Perspective Not all laws are corrupt. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet [Law](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/law/) [Laws](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/laws/) ## Related quotes > [...the Government must not think that they can stop this agitation. 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