Describe a good law in your country.
You should say:
What the law is
Do you follow it
How do you feel about this law
Laws are made by the government for the smooth running of the society. Without these laws, we would be living in utter chaos. There are many good laws, such as – a ban on smoking in public places, wearing a helmet while riding a two-wheeler, the law against female foeticide and against cutting trees
The law that prevents the child labour is the one I really appreciate and like. The law regarding the child labour prevents the employers from engaging anyone below 18 years old to be engaged in any work that possesses a threat to the child.
Though I am not an employer and do not face the situation where I need to decide whether I should involve a child to such work, I should not say if I abide by this law or not. Nevertheless, I fully support the law and would never violate it. If I am even remotely involved in abiding by this law, I would definitely obey this law.
I feel that this is an important law and everybody should abide by this law. Children are our next generation and their safety should be our priority. So we should never engage them in hazardous work and should make sure that they are getting the proper education. Though the government and the parents of those kids have a responsibility to nurture them and ensure their education, sometimes it is beyond their control and each of us should make sure that we are not violating this law.
I like this law because it prevents the greedy employers to engage the children in hazardous and dangerous works because of the low payment they need to pay these children. The children who should be at school and in the playground should not get involved in works that possess dangers to them. Since this law strictly prohibits the citizens from doing such thing that ruin the children future, I really feel a great respect for this law.
Follow-ups
How successful do you think the laws are in your country?
On the whole, I’d say that the laws work pretty well. The law ensures that criminals and other people who wish harm to people are not tolerated. Some people think they need improvement to protect the interests of minorities who may feel that the law does not look out for them as much as it does for other people. Others complain that some laws are too harsh and that they want more freedom, but there aren’t that many. To be honest, I’m groping in the dark when it comes to telling you about the law in China because I‘m not a citizen here.
Do you think it’s important for people to obey laws?
On the face of it, this sounds like a ridiculous question. Of course, it’s important for people to obey laws! If they didn’t, there’d be anarchy and chaos in the streets. The rule of law is the main reason why society can function. Yet, despite this obvious answer, there are some occasions where following the law to the letter is not always necessary. Most of us have broken the law at least once in our life, even if it’s something very minor. There are many laws that are good to follow in general, but if they are broken once in a while there’s no real harm. Also, some laws are just downright unfair and should be broken as a form of protest. The Civil Rights Movement in the U.S.A. saw thousands of people deliberately breaking the law to achieve greater justice in their country.
What are some ways that people can be encouraged to obey the law?
Following the law is generally in everybody’s self-interest. If we break the law, we can’t complain about other people who break it also, so that’s one logical argument to make. One way people are “encouraged” to obey the law is by the threat of being punished if they break it. Most people know that if you break the law you will be arrested and either fined or sent to jail. There are no two ways about it. Another reason people obey the law is that they know the law is there to make their lives better and safer, and so they choose to follow it.
Many people think that an occasional, minor breach of the law is OK. What do you think?
I tend to agree, especially if the law in question is pointless or does more harm than good. For example, it’s illegal to cross a busy road at any point other than a pedestrian crossing. This is a stupid law. It does absolutely no harm to cross the road, so why is it illegal? I’d say it’s merely because it seems more orderly for everyone to cross the road in one place. But this doesn’t actually make people’s lives better; in fact, it makes them worse by making them walk a long way just to cross the road in a particular place. Indeed, many policemen will turn a blind eye to very minor infringements like this because they would rather use their time stopping real crimes from happening like theft or assault.
Why some people prefer to be a lawyer?
Some people prefer to be a lawyer because they want to ensure that everyone receives justice and is treated fairly by the law. They may have a desire to fight for others’ rights and ensure that everyone gets a fair chance to justify their actions. Some people choose this profession because of the prospects of earning money and fame.