October 28, 2011
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The rule of law creates stability and stability is the "condition" required for an economy to thrive and prosper.
The governments policies and rule through regulation has turned the rule of law on its head, which in turn creates instability, uncertainty and chaotic conditions. The current employment, market and monetary conditions are all a direct result of this created chaos.
A free society and a free market can not survive, yet thrive, without the public trust in the rule of law. Remember, the rule of law is a precept and a perception. There is never enough authority to enforce it, it is a societal agreement.
You can't fix something if you do not know what is broken. Treating symptoms is a waste of time and money without a proper diagnosis. Our government was designed to operate within defined parameters no matter whom is in office. Constitutions, by their very definition, limit power given to the government and define the parameters they operate in.
The first step in restoring stability and prosperity to our nation is a return to the rule of law and government operating within its defined parameters.
Comments (8)
Well said, thank you for sharing.
The law has grown so big that a person cannot possibly know it. I read an article recently that said the average person breaks 2 or 3 federal laws a day. A law that cannot be known and thus cannot be effectively enforced is almost like no law at all.
Most people fail to realize that the more regulations are placed on others, the more they will be adversely affected by them. This is a good post. I wish that more Americans thought as you (and I, presumably) do.
Are you regurgitating what Dr. Ron Paul says? sounds just like him
@DrTryHarder - If Dr. Paul said it, then it is a point we agree upon. The underlying principle of any free society is the rule of law. This goes back to Cicero. Constitutionalism by it's definition is a government with specific, defined, therefore limited powers. These guidelines basically set the framework for societal normalcy/stability irregardless of the people serving, It also requires that the people are vigilant to hold the government to account (and that the check and balance system is operative).
I do not follow Dr. Paul's campaign or his talking points.
@quest4god@revelife - I was in healthcare facility management for years dealing with the regulatory systems which over time ended up being counterproductive to their original intent.
The systems end up breeding massive fraud and sidestepping of the regulatory process, often lead by lobbying of health care providers. What ends up happening is a false sense of security that the system is regulated, when in fact, most regulations interfere with streamlined, efficient operations and seriously affect the cost of care to the patient. This is what I mean by counterproductive.
Another example of the process gone astray is after the boat lift in the 80's the I-9 employment eligibility requirements were enacted. This required employers to have specific identification that an employee is eligible for employment in the US. The system has a second part that red flags bad/duplicate social security numbers , which in turn in kicked back to the employer. Many employers merely file 13 the notices and continue to employ the person .
So we set up the regulatory system, build in safe guards if they beat the system, yet when the system works and we identify an employee is whose information is questionable or an employer who disregards the notice we do what? Send a letter that they dispose of? Most employers who engage in this practice openly admit, it is easier to pay the fine than it is to abide by the law. It is just a cost of doing business.
I have first hand experience with both of the aforementioned examples.
@lightnindan - Agreed. If you started at age 18 reading laws that apply to you, and did it for 40 hrs a week, how long would it be until you completed the task. And then would you be able to interpret it all without reading the accompanying case law?
@Rickalicious - thanks
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