My name is Jeremy Williams and I like discussing topics about the law of countries, states or cities. However, I don’t wish to discuss them in the full technical veracity associated with laws. For my first post, I want to share to you readers about an idea of a world without rules or legal systems. Will it do humanity good, or will it do the world worse? Here are my two cents.
Different people in the past have always said that for the world to remain civilized, rules need to be in place. Rules make a person more civilized, more mature and responsible, and this is what sets them apart from barbarians. Indeed, this is true, with rules, the world had probably become a great place with proper respect for inventions, creativity, religion, cultures and others.
However, rules have also made a man more cunning and unreadable than he ought to be. Rules made transparency impossible; while barbarians were honest with their intentions, civilized men appearing to be good may actually be evil. Rules could be used as a tool for manipulation or to push up a person’s personal interests. Most of the time, those who make these rules are the ones who only benefit from them.
A world without rules will not also be a beneficial world. Without the legal system, no justice could be served. Voices cannot be heard. While oppressors are obvious in their appearance, there is no way for a governing body to control them and their dispute. Without proper control, there is chaos and this is where the law protects the ordinary citizen.
It is therefore important that we find the balance in transparency and the protection of citizens and individuals from those who manipulate the law. Advocacy, and the awareness of knowing the rights of citizens and individuals can make a civilized world truly civilized and free of any manipulations.
