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RE: When humanity exceeds the law?

in Hive Learners2 months ago

Morality and "law" clash because "laws" are inherently immoral. "Laws" are just wishes of ruling class, and at best they are merely a prescription for severity of punishment for deviating from will of the ruling class.
"Law" is not a moral guidance. And IMHO the biggest problem with conflict between one's moral judgement and "laws" is this:

Must the citizen ever for a moment, or in the least degree, resign his conscience to the legislator?
-- Henry David Thoreau, "Civil Disobedience" 1849