Drunken

The problem with laws and regulations is that they exist in place of people being responsible for their own actions. In some cases a drinking establishment can be held accountable, in part or full, if a patron leaves in an intoxicated state and is involved in a car accident as a result.

"Speak out, even if what you have to say is unpopular"

There are laws that hold people responsible for their actions. Occasionally, judges overlook that, but the laws are still there. But it society doesn't uphold the values that support those laws (ex: no one thinks it's wrong to go to a bar then drive home), then the law is almost useless.

"How can we be just in a world without mercy and merciful in a world without justice?"

Exactly, this is because people do not get involved with laws. It is assumed that the laws make us responsible but that is incorrect.

"Speak out, even if what you have to say is unpopular"

They do to an extent. The law can just make us more sneaky.

People should first have certain values to uphold the laws, for without those beliefs and values, those laws won't exist. Why do you have laws against gay marriage in some states and not others? Because there are beliefs that uphold and support those laws.

"How can we be just in a world without mercy and merciful in a world without justice?"

Laws don't make us more responsible in fact they tend to make us more sneaky. People will do things if they can be fairly confident that they will not be caught and punished.

There are no certain values, will live in a society that tells us nothing is certain therefore the laws would be completely subjective

"Speak out, even if what you have to say is unpopular"

No, we are not there yet. There is still certainty. We still have values. Believing that anyone can choose their own sexual orientation is a value. Believing that girls should get an education like boys is a value. We are a very Christian and commercial society, so values exist to support the economy.

Our current values support alcohol and drunkenness. One example is the fact that college drinking is a part of the college experience.

"How can we be just in a world without mercy and merciful in a world without justice?"

There is little certainty. You may value equal education but that may only apply to you. Some may value sobriety while others value binge drinking. It is not a matter of lack of values just that there is little by way of common values. We encourage everyone to have their own individual values so that anything and everything is acceptable. The major common value in this society is that everyone should have their own unique set of values. This will make it almost impossible to have a workable justice system.

"Speak out, even if what you have to say is unpopular"

I understand what you're saying. If we had common values (like regardless of race, we don't tolerate racism), we'd have a set of laws that are more supported by society.

So then what do we do? Take away the right to your own beliefs?

"How can we be just in a world without mercy and merciful in a world without justice?"

Alcohol should always be used in moderation.

"To wish for death is a coward's part." [Timidi est optare necem.] Ovid"

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Our current values support alcohol and drunkenness. One example is the fact that college drinking is a part of the college experience.

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"A fool says I know and a wise man says I wonder."