-31 Goverments aren't allowed to do anything unless a law permits it, while citizens are allowed to do anything unless a law forbids it. amirite?

by Anonymous 1 week ago

* In certain systems. In some countries, governments are allowed to do anything unless a law forbids it, even on paper. In practice, many governments are allowed to do anything.

by IntrepidBedroom5542 1 week ago

I'm not sure that's accurate. Most laws regarding what the government is allowed to do or not do actually state what a government or law enforcement agent can NOT do, not what they can do. I mean, look at the bill of rights. It's basically a list of restrictions on the government.

by Maximum-Asparagus147 1 week ago

Oh my sweet summer child....

by Anonymous 1 week ago

Ok, so I'm not a fan of war, but the whole point of civilization is that the use of force is relegated to the state rather than the individual.

by Anonymous 1 week ago

It could also be "self defensive counter attack"

by Anonymous 1 week ago