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Lugnut <ausbiz@iinet.net.au> wrote:

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> > > ok, define what law/s are unjust.
> >
> > 1. Any law based on inherent attributes (race, colour, sex, etc).
> >
> > 2. Any law that imposes uneven burdens on people.
> >  
> > 3. Any law that imposes minority values.
> 
> Can you give an actual example of such a law here in Australia right
> now?

1. Laws relating to the aborigines.

2. Tax law.

3. Religious laws.

Australia has the lot.

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> > You could, on the other hand, discuss the ideas, and perhaps arrive at
> > a consensus.
> 
> I think pigs really will be able to fly when the people get to
> decide/change what laws should apply.

The people of Athens did it for 200 years before Makedon overthrew the
democracy. And on the whole, they did a damned food job.

> > > The law is pretty stupid at times, i will be the first to agree, but
> > > its there for the *majority* and not individual cases.
> >
> > I disagree with that. It is my perception that the Law is framed for the
> > benefit of the minority.
> 
> Now I like this......
> I guess its all to do with perception?

Yes. The people who rule us perceive us as less deserving than themselves.

Have you ever heard the expression ``the criminal classes''?

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