Both! Justice should be given to every individual BUT...if that individual is a danger to society,society needs justice as well. Good question and just shows how contradicting a simple law can be.
Another View: With as much due respect to the rights of individuals as possible, the answer is, whichever provides the greatest good for the greatest number.
'Life' is not fair, and does not guarantee equal outcome for everyone.
Laws set guidelines and limit areas of uncertainty.
the means by which a government forbids certain deviant and illegal acts of its citizens
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It is the EXECUTIVE Branch of government that enforces the laws.
there are no laws but there should be
Laws generally reflect the values, norms, and ethical principles of a society, serving as a framework for acceptable behavior. They promote social order, protect individual rights, and ensure justice by establishing consequences for harmful actions. Additionally, laws can facilitate social change by addressing issues of inequality and protecting vulnerable populations. Ultimately, they aim to balance individual freedoms with the collective good.
the rules of society are a code of unwritten laws or guidelines to protect citizens and promote peaceful living.
Don't get caught in the first place....
To ensure that a society stays together
Society should not choose what you do but the laws of society should guide you in making the right decisions when choosing what you do.
Laws play a crucial role in shaping our daily lives by establishing rules and guidelines that govern behavior within society. They protect individual rights, ensure public safety, and promote social order by outlining acceptable conduct. For example, traffic laws regulate how we drive, while labor laws protect workers’ rights. Overall, laws impact everything from our interactions with others to our access to services and resources.
Without laws there would be chaos. Laws are promulgated so that there can be an orderly society.