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What does it mean?
The state is inherently flawed, so moral people should not follow laws blindly.
In plain terms
Governments are corrupt, so good citizens should question the laws.
What can you take from it?
Blind obedience to unjust laws is wrong.

Where it applies

  • civil disobedience
  • political critique
  • ethical choices

Putting it to work

  • question authority
  • evaluate laws
  • act with conscience

Questions to consider

  • When should laws be disobeyed?
  • Is political corruption inevitable?

Another view

Disobedience can lead to legal trouble or chaos.

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