I read the news and I'm terrified. The erosion of our civil liberties is happening. The Nation just published an article stating the rule of law is dead. Which for me, is like saying that god, ie the foundation of our democracy, has perished.
Now, on a micro level, at least in California, the rule of law is alive and well. I'm in the courtroom daily, and I can tell you, the law is being followed. People have due process and I help ensure that as a deputy public defender. But for how long?
Plus, on the macro federal and national level, the rule of law is crumbling down. It's been trampled. DC is under military control. And it turns out, our president has just as much power as he says he has. Because when you control all of the principles and arms of government, the judiciary, the congressional (senate and house) majorities and everyone in power is your sycophant and follow your orders in the FBI, CIA, and more, then you control everything. When you disregard courts that disagree with you, with no repercussions, then it's over. You are king, emperor and all powerful.
So yes, overall, the rule of law is dead. It's dead. And it may not be coming back anytime soon.
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