• Deceptichum@quokk.au
    link
    fedilink
    English
    arrow-up
    5
    ·
    edit-2
    15 hours ago

    Rules != the law. The legal frameworks are inherently flawed and globally protect the rich and powerful, while harming minorities.

    Yes societies need rules, those can be agreed upon by people living in the societies.

    • jof@lemmy.world
      link
      fedilink
      arrow-up
      1
      arrow-down
      4
      ·
      15 hours ago

      What would you argue are the differences between rules and laws in society? I use the two interchangeably as I believe them to mean the same thing.

      • Deceptichum@quokk.au
        link
        fedilink
        English
        arrow-up
        5
        ·
        15 hours ago

        I would say

        Laws are backed by states and their sole authority to use violence to enforce them.

        Rules can be made by any group of peoples.

        • jof@lemmy.world
          link
          fedilink
          arrow-up
          2
          arrow-down
          2
          ·
          15 hours ago

          That is a fair definition.

          Not trying to argue about anything. So I appreciate the civility.