The Dunadan
Man of the ancient path.
- 18 Jul 2010
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If you are a person of sound mind, I doubt you would think killing should be allowed, even if it meant it contradicted what government authorities stated. Are you implying that your mind is more sound than those in power?
The only way a soldier or policeman would be entitled to kill you is if it was in self defense, and vice versa for you. So in that sense, yes, you are already entitled to kill him just as much as they are entitled to kill you. I don't see a need for a dichotomy as you have put it.
I'd say that my mind is more sound than those in power, since power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely. The laws themselves, the courts that enforce and interpret the laws, are going to last longer than those who legislate them (and not all legislators pass sound laws, which is why laws are often struck down).