The rule of law is only a concept and depends on most people following it for it to work. In a polite and mannered society, those who refuse to follow the rule

The rule of law is only a concept and depends on most people following it for it to work. In a polite and mannered society, those who refuse to follow the rule of law are deemed "criminals" and locked up so they cannot ruin things for everyone else who choose to follow the rule of law social contract. When the rule of law breaks down, people will do whatever they want or whatever they believe they can get away with.