It is a base thing for a man among the people not to obey those in command. Never in a state can the laws be well administered when fear does not stand firm.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
It is much safer to obey than to rule.
Historically, there is a presumption that the legitimate police powers of the states are not to be pre-empted by federal law unless Congress has made that purpose clear.
Obedience of the law is demanded; not asked as a favor.
The risk to be perceived defines the duty to be obeyed.
I have gained this from philosophy: that I do without being commanded what others do only from fear of the law.
Criminal conduct by police officers, federal agents, and their confederates cannot be tolerated and will be met with the full force of the law.
In America, we have long stood by the principle that the protections of the law are not meant just for some.
No man is above the law and no man is below it: nor do we ask any man's permission when we ask him to obey it.
Are not laws dangerous which inhibit the passions? Compare the centuries of anarchy with those of the strongest legalism in any country you like and you will see that it is only when the laws are silent that the greatest actions appear.
Laws don't really restrain people. Ninety-eight percent of people follow a virtuous course with or without laws.