Saturday, June 25, 2011

Legislating Morality

Society is a complex and robust set of rules and regulations, policies and programs designed to benefit a majority, while protecting minorities and individual rights. Morality is about doing the right thing but who defines right from wrong. A legislature, elected by a majority, to amend laws can only tighten loopholes, when discovered, but to build a morally based society requires each and everyone to consider one another’s opinions before taking actions. Every religion preaches love, understanding and consideration for each other, but in practice, society tends to ignore all minorities and the individual.