@C7RKY bear in mind, John, my legal training encourages me to be able to argue both sides of any argument regardless!
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Replying to @dr_shibley
@legalaware Which is great if you have a moral position & truth to represent. 'Cartwheeling through a minefield' springs to mind otherwise..2 replies 1 retweet 0 likes -
Replying to @dr_shibley
@legalaware In my simple mind, the law is supposed to be a practical representation of our society's moral compass. It commonly disappoints.2 replies 5 retweets 1 like -
Replying to @C7RKY
@C7RKY@legalaware I think that's part of unmet expectations of public: they don't realise law & morals are different (though often overlap)1 reply 1 retweet 0 likes -
Replying to @Peter_Kirkham
@Peter_Kirkham@legalaware That's because we make an assumption, which ought to be a reasonable one - that they should be broadly the same.2 replies 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @C7RKY
@C7RKY@legalaware >law must apply equally to all & so should be based on non-moral considerations (harm to others primarily).1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @Peter_Kirkham
@Peter_Kirkham@legalaware Has a ring of 'common law vs statute' debate we once had. Another one that touches on it > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UTGi3h3Id1w&feature=youtu.be …2 replies 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @C7RKY
@C7RKY@legalaware >from the Freeman of the Land stuff, John. It is absolute bollocks & based on total misrepresentation of legal history!)2 replies 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @Peter_Kirkham
@Peter_Kirkham@legalaware My own interest is focussed around consent & autonomy, as you know Peter. I find this an interesting debate on a>1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes
@Peter_Kirkham @legalaware governance level, in which I see value, whatever the merits of 'freeman' argument. I'm one who resist imposition.
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