Inspired by Bill Maher (yes, I'm a fan), a man who says funny things seriously and serious things funnily, I've decided to start a new segment on this blog. Let me inaugurate this segment with the following new rule:
Description of New Rule: If a rule has become obsolete and irrelevant and is inhibiting the growth and prosperity of society, then drop it. If parts of it are relevant and can be made to work with some modifications, then change it. However, if a good rule is being abused by a bad ruler, then change the ruler, not the rule. If you can't reform the ruler, then elect a new one. And if you fear that all prospective rulers are also going to abuse the rule, then either try to become the ruler yourself, or go live in another society, or reconcile to this reality. And if you can't change the rule, can't change the ruler, can't become the ruler, can't change your society and can't change your mind, then shut the fuck up!
Enough said. Now, back to work. Or Play. Or Playing the fool.
Purpose of New Rule: This new rule is meant as a guide to people who are confused about when to change the ruler, when to change the rule and when to change the ruled.
Description of New Rule: If a rule has become obsolete and irrelevant and is inhibiting the growth and prosperity of society, then drop it. If parts of it are relevant and can be made to work with some modifications, then change it. However, if a good rule is being abused by a bad ruler, then change the ruler, not the rule. If you can't reform the ruler, then elect a new one. And if you fear that all prospective rulers are also going to abuse the rule, then either try to become the ruler yourself, or go live in another society, or reconcile to this reality. And if you can't change the rule, can't change the ruler, can't become the ruler, can't change your society and can't change your mind, then shut the fuck up!
Enough said. Now, back to work. Or Play. Or Playing the fool.
