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Hi all, Please find my response to the issue. Appreciate if you guys can read it and give me review/score. Laws play a pivotal role in maintaining the order in a society. A society without laws is chaotic and unpredictable. The laws ensure the safety and well-being of the citizens. I believe that a fair, ordered and well-developed society is possible only if the laws are flexible and take into account the various circumstances that led to the action, the correct and useful rehabilitation techniques, and the cultural and sociological implications behind the action. Laws are made to prevent crimes from happening. It is important to note the extent of crime, the reasons that led to it and then pass a judgement accordingly. It is evident that killing someone for money or other malign intents is far more heinous a crime than killing by accident. It is, therefore important that the laws consider the circumstances that led to the crime, and punish the convict accordingly. For instance, a serial killer or psychopath is a far more threat to the society than a person who accidentally hit someone on the road. In the former case, the person should be shunned and kept locked away in a prison for a long time as the citizens are unsafe if such a person is let loose. However, the driver who hit someone did not have any intent to kill anyone. If anything, he is a bad driver, not a bad person or a killer. In this case, the laws should be flexible enough to consider the circumstances and reasons that led to the death and should cancel his driving license and give a less intense punishment than the former convict. Closely linked to the laws which determine the extent of one's crime are the laws that determine what should be done to the convicts. The purpose of these laws is to rehabilitate the criminals, so that they can again lead a life that is prosperous and safe for them and for the people around them. Even for these laws, it is important to note not only the circumstances, but also the personality and the mental condition of the convicts, because "one size fits all" kind of rigid, inflexible laws might prove detrimental to the rehabilitation of the criminals. Particularly, In context of murder, A rigid law that says that all murderers be locked away in prison for lifetime, or be hanged, is not the best rehabilitation technique. It is possible that the person committed the crime due to mental instability and voices inside the head guiding him/her, and not due to any other malign intent or hostility towards the victim. In this case, prison might not help in rehabilitating the convict. In fact, it might even exacerbate the situation. It is, therefore imperative that the psychological profile of the convict be assessed and a decision be taken accordingly. Finally, the laws should accommodate for the prevalent religious, cultural and sociological values. The values and rituals of one culture might seem bizarre and strange to a person of different culture. A society should show tolerance and importance to these differences and should pass laws that prove utilitarian to all the cultures involved. For instance, killing of some species of animals is considered a sin in some cultures. However, cultures which do not follow these traditions might also be a part of the same society. It is in the interest of the judiciary to pay heed to these concerns, in order to prevent the arousal of any animosity towards the government in that group, which might lead to unnecessary riots or protests, thereby disrupting the peace of the society. The differences can arise due to purely geographical reasons too. Killing an animal in a region where it is found in abundance, or where it serves as a staple source of food for the native population might be justified, whereas killing of the same animal might prove unjustified in a region where it represents the pride of the nation/state, or where it is endangered and is protected by the local government. The laws, should therefore take the geographical profile into consideration too. Further, as discussed initially, one should take the reasons that led to the action in the case of animal killing too. Killing animals just for sport, thrill or for monetary reasons such as selling its hide/horns, is to be condemned by law, whereas killing it for food can be condoned.

Hi, Here is my essay. Appreciate if someone can provide feedback on it. I certainly agree with the point that the well-being of a society is enhanced when its people question authority. I shall try to explain my position by considering the impact that free-thinking can cause on the society by citing examples in the fields of science, business and politics. The church, in the time of copernicus was considered to be the highest authority. It was the decision maker for what people should study, [what] people should think and so on. At such a time, Copernicus was bold enough to question the authority of church and hypothesize a theory, which challenged the popular belief held by the church that Earth was [at] the centre of the universe. This marked a turning point in the understanding of universe. This significant feat would not have been possible if Copernicus, being conservative, did not question the prevailing knowledge at the time. In business, it can be seen that the free market leads to healthy competition and the availability of quality goods at a competitive price for the customers. This is not possible if the government puts the restrictions on the businesses such as price ceiling and checks on imports and exports. It might lead to inferior products being sold at higher prices as there is no other competitor to question the authority of this seller. Finally, the idea of democracy stands as the epitome of people questioning authority. Democracy enables only the politicians who can prove their mettle in the voting process to be elected representatives of the society. Also, while they are in office, they need to work for the enhancement of the society, lest they be removed in the next elections. However, i cannot completely support the idea. Questioning authority might lead to chaos in some situations, especially in business. If there is absolutely no government intervention, it might lead to exploitation of the public.