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Morality and the Law

In the ultimate analysis of what moral forces govern a society, it must generally be concluded that law alone is a feeble instrument. Laws will not be enacted or enforced unless there is a moral consensus to support them. Underlying every enforceable law there has to be a clear understanding of its moral objective and a willingness to accept it.

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