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The observation implies that public opinion should match law, that doesn't necessarily mean it's the latter that should change rather than the former.
by caskance 11y ago
The observation implies that public opinion should match law, that doesn't necessarily mean it's the latter that should change rather than the former.
- bko 11y agoI always thought the purpose of a legal system (in the US) having a jury of your peers was that the law reflect changing societal attitudes. Law loses legitimacy when it's not reflective of the will of the people.
- caskance 11y agoYes, they should be in agreement. That doesn't say anything about which one should be in charge. With modern propaganda technology, it's possible to change the will of the people match the law whereas historically changing the law to match the will of the people was the only option.