Obedience to authority – Just Say No
You may remember the famous experiments on obedience to authority conducted in
In the early 1960s. Stanley Milgram, in its investigations showed that
terribly common people could, if an assignment by figures of authority.
Those who volunteered for the experiment were told that a test for the management
an individual who has been through a window in another room. Whenever the topic
responded incorrectly, the volunteer was asked to address a more
strong electricShock.
Many volunteers continue to manage the crisis, even if the subject
cry of pain complained of heart problems, asked me to stop, and
stopped and without a sound, probably because he was unconscious or
Dead. They did this because someone said in a lab coat, and perhaps
assured them that they are "just doing their job." The theme was a
Actor, is irrelevant, because they know the volunteers.
Suchreflexive "respect" for authority is clearly present during
History. Of course, we want to believe that there would be different, that there
he only said no to the authorities, like Stalin or Hitler, if it meant
to hurt others. Of course, if Jerk-knee on a daily basis, we respect the
Law, regardless whether it is right or not, there will probably be more
"normal", as in the Milgram experiments, or millions of
in what the Nazis.
ThePeople who helped Hitler were not monsters, nor
Potential for things to do (most of humanity). People are what they are,
the potential for good and not to provide such good actions. Fortunately, we
are often not empowered to make our ability to exploit large
evil. But there is, especially considering the authority not to obey.
Just Say No To obedience to authority
I do not support single disobey authorities refuse to obey.There is no need to
violations of laws that are or unfair. But each of us can use the spirit that we
have, and take responsibility for our actions – no matter what
those in power say. We can overcome our automatic obedience to authority,
and also our automatic respect and fear.
For me, I obey most laws, including many that I think are unfair or simply
Just stupid. I obey good laws, because I want to do the right thing. I will obey
Bad laws, because Iis not willing to pay the price of the violation. On
On the other hand, if the topic is important enough, or if the cost is low enough
I am going to break any law I think it's unfair. If I illegally a fugitive slave
refuge in this country 150 years ago, so I hope someone
would do the same.
If you think I cover on this topic, please let me be clear: She and
I have a duty to obey or enforce the law – None. With the lowest
po 'imagination, we can all imagine a scenario where we will be happy
violate the law. It 'obvious that appreciate our moral values on a "duty"
Obey the laws, at least in our hearts and minds.
Incidentally, I do not believe in favor of pretending we are "above the law." This
self-importance is for "law and order types" who secretly violating the law.
Consider, for example, the tens of millions of citizens who have made good use
illegalImprisoned drug at some point in their lives, but of laws in favor of
Drug users? These hypocrites have no intention to contact the police,
of course. Finally, there were mature enough to use illegal drugs, but
other inferior beings must be punished.
In fact, those who should not have any law that really is broken, only
probably not the noble cause, and even back in But what happens if you believe
A law is unjust? However, I would not think that IIn this regard, because I already
Virtually all the proponents of these things. Break unjust laws, I say,
Their morals, if required or permitted. But be prepared to pay
Consequences do and / or what is necessary in order to avoid detection.
Many laws are, for reasons that have nothing to do with protecting
Individuals, and sometimes we break it. Contempt for the specific
Laws can lead to a better society than with civil disobedience,
causingChanges in the racist laws in the past. We see this as a triumph of
Observance of the moral law above the laws of the Authority.
Of course there are good reasons to obey the laws, too. Good laws are necessary.
Anarchy is not bound to lead to greater freedom, but less. And in
With bad laws, we can follow along in order to avoid difficulties, or if
Even the bad with the idea that it is best to keep order in society.
Contrary to what many maythink that we never thoughtless obedience
Authority. The company did not even have a general respect for law
peace and good. The rulers want you to think that obedience and
Respect is necessary because those doing their own fear
Think. Perhaps for fear of the consequences of breaking the law requires that
When not everyone will agree with what is a good law or bad, and a
It has no legal consequencesrather meaningless.
But in any case it is better to cultivate respect for the moral law
and rights of individuals, but as obedience to the laws, often arbitrary
the power of? Let's just say no no thoughtless obedience to authority.