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Originally Posted by Mike Ciance
it's a proven principle that strict rule encourages rebellion. if FIRST is reasonable people will obey the rules out of morals, not fear
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Unfortunately I don't subscribe to that idea. Can you back up your statement with facts?
I will use speeding as an example. There is a posted speed limit. If there is not strict enforcement of the limit and there are no penalties for breaking the law then you will find that over time a majority of drivers will exceed the limit. You can see it on the highways all the time. Even with enforcement people try to find ways around it. Radios, cell phones and radar detectors are all used to help one break the law. I believe that rebellion comes when unfair and unwarranted rules are imposed without consideration of the individual or mass. They are usually self serving rules as well.