In a scene from the recent Western, ‘Silverado,’ set before law and order reached the frontier, an old black homesteader is murdered by ruthless cattle ranchers. When the old mans son discovers the body he says sorrowfully, ‘This aint right. But why aint it right? What is the foundation for law? How do we account for whats moral? True Morality is not based on the wishes of the few or the pressures of the mighty. Morality can only be secured when we turn to a law that rests outside the partisan and parochial interests of fallen men. Morality must have an objective reference point that applies to all equally, to civil officials as well as citizens. Should we appeal to the latest polling statistics to determine right from wrong?
Posted on: Fri, 31 Oct 2014 17:58:05 +0000
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