Mr. Prince, would you like to know the most significant event in the history of freedom?"" The American Revolution?""A defensible choice, a close second even, but not mine. I would choose the moment when the Roman plebians required the patricians to write down the twelve tables of the law and put them where everyone could see them -- thereby proclaimed the law supreme over the politicians. The rule of law is the essence of freedom. . Jerry Pournelle
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The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall. The law of the land is a way of life that can be traced back to our civilisations infancy. It has been a going concern since the dawn of history and has always been a part of the fabric of our societies. The rule of law has always been there to keep all people equal and was used to set up the original democratic system. With the rise in popularity of the internet, it is easy to think that we live in a free world, where we can say and do whatever we like and no one will restrict us.

Unfortunately, there are many laws and regulations that govern our behaviour and restrict what we can and cannot do. These laws not only protect society from harm but also help ensure that we all play by the same rules and play fair. For instance, most countries have rules about data protection such as how personal information can be used and what can be done with it.

Source: The Prince

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