I'm surprised that the original comment here was voted down. It was thoughtful and although I disagree, it expresses a point of view that is respectful. The L

I'm surprised that the original comment here was voted down. It was thoughtful and although I disagree, it expresses a point of view that is respectful. The Law governing the area you reside in is not magically imbued with moral authority. It is simply a set of rules, some of them enforced, some not, that are backed up by the threat of violence. When the law contradicts a society's overwhelming sense of morality, conflict occurs and either the law changes or (worse) police begin to refuse to apply the law, further undermining the clear authority of the law.