Re:Is Every Speed Limit Too Low?
by pdonis on Wednesday April 26, 2017 @11:33PM
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> The point of the law is to discourage behaviour that we have agreed as a society should be discouraged.
That's the principle that underlies our current system, yes. But it's not the only possible principle on which to base a legal system. The alternate principle I am proposing is basically that the point of the law is to make clear exactly what actions cause harm and will cause those perpetrating them to suffer penalties.
> Lets say someone is rich/powerful, would the rules apply the same to them in your scenario?
That's the principle that underlies our current system, yes. But it's not the only possible principle on which to base a legal system. The alternate principle I am proposing is basically that the point of the law is to make clear exactly what actions cause harm and will cause those perpetrating them to suffer penalties.
> Lets say someone is rich/powerful, would the rules apply the same to them in your scenario?
Sure, why not?