Civilization Means Legal Rights

Submitted by Dave (United States), Nov 2, 2018 at 18:11

Think about what it means to not be protected by a robust legal system. One can run afoul of corrupt judges and politicians; one can be lynched by an angry mob; one can be hauled into court for saying or writing the wrong thing. The achievement of the West, albeit imperfect, has been to establish a legal system which is reasonably fair, and where it is not a crime to be unpopular. This does not describe what exists in most of the world, and it has only appeared relatively recently in the West, where it evolved in fits and starts over the last few hundred years.

Lately, it would appear that Western Europe has been backsliding rapidly, but that Eastern Europe is moving in the right direction. One should also note progress in countries such as India, although justice is maddeningly slow there.

Minorities are particularly vulnerable in a flawed legal system. Note the abuses of Christians in Muslim countries. Jewish history is a long travesty of justice at the hands of the mob and abusive regimes.

If civilized countries allow millions of people from uncivilized countries to immigrate, it is entirely possible that our legal system will devolve accordingly. There are already signs of that happening in Western Europe (ex. the trials of Tommy Robinson, Geert Wilders and the rise of Islamist-monger Corbyn). Even in America, we see the danger of political correctness undermining the First Amendment on our campuses.

We shouldn't take our rights for granted, but be determined and realistic in defending ourselves. Frankly, it frightens me.

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