> Rule of law is important It is. But it's also important that the rule of law not become tyrannical and oppressive. This is all the more reason that it's very

> Rule of law is important It is. But it's also important that the rule of law not become tyrannical and oppressive. This is all the more reason that it's very important to put many checks and balances and deadlocks in the legislative process to greatly limit the degree to which it can become tyrannical. Preventing tyranny is a key prerequisite to getting members of society to respect the rule of law.