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> If the laws are wrong or unjust, legislative forces need to change them because it is their responsibility.

That rarely happens because nearly everyone votes based on what politicians say rather than the substance of their policies.

The people always get the government they deserve.




Of course that is the ideal case. Part of the separation of powers that binds judges to the law and just laws should be passed by political bodies.


The only way for that to happen is people elect representatives reflecting the will of the people. If the people elect representatives that don't reflect the will of the people, they can hold their elected representatives accountable and vote for someone else in the next election cycle. But if people continue to re-elect officials that demonstrate not being aligned with their constituents, the people only have themselves to blame. It really is that simple.




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