When the papa found out, he began to shout, and he started the investigation It's against the law, it was against the law What the mama saw, it was against the law.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Social or legal authority reacts harshly to perceived wrongdoing.
- In plain terms
- A parent or leader punishes what they see as against the law.
- What can you take from it?
- Authority figures often impose strict rules.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When did authority feel unjust?
- Is all law necessary?
Another view
Laws sometimes protect the innocent.
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