Billie / Cameroon 
Should people take law into their own hands?
Hi, my name is Billie and I am currently living in South Africa. And my question today is, should people take law into their own hands?
Simple answer, no. The reason I say this is because we come from such different backgrounds culturally, and also just family life and certain morals and upbringing is a whole lot different from one culture to another, even in the same country. So, I think if everyone was just to decide as to what law would fit best a circumstance, it would make the world a lot more chaotic because what I feel is just and fair, somebody from a different culture or somebody even just next door to me might feel that that was not fair and it could have been handled differently. So, I think the law is there to make sure that everyone does get treated equally, although sometimes that equality slips through the cracks, but I think that they are trying their best.
Anyways, that's just my opinion. What about you? What do you think? Should people take the law into their own hands? Let me know.
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take law into their own hands
Meaning: To act as judge or police yourself instead of using the legal system.
Examples:
- People should not take the law into their own hands.
- He took the law into his own hands and caused more problems.
different backgrounds
Meaning: Different life experiences, cultures, or family histories.
Examples:
- People come from different backgrounds.
- Our team has members from many backgrounds.
culturally
Meaning: In a way related to culture or traditions.
Examples:
- People are culturally different.
- The country is culturally diverse.
certain morals
Meaning: Specific beliefs about what is right or wrong.
Examples:
- People are raised with certain morals.
- His morals guide his decisions.
upbringing
Meaning: The way someone was raised as a child.
Examples:
- Your upbringing affects how you think.
- She had a strict upbringing.
fit best
Meaning: Be the most suitable or appropriate.
Examples:
- This rule may not fit best in every case.
- That solution fits best here.
circumstance
Meaning: A situation or condition.
Examples:
- Each circumstance is different.
- Under these circumstances, we should wait.
chaotic
Meaning: Very disorganized and confusing.
Examples:
- The situation would become chaotic.
- The city was chaotic during the storm.
just and fair
Meaning: Morally right and treating people equally.
Examples:
- The law should be just and fair.
- Everyone wants a just and fair decision.
handled differently
Meaning: Dealt with in another way.
Examples:
- The problem could have been handled differently.
- Next time, it should be handled differently.
treated equally
Meaning: Given the same rights and treatment.
Examples:
- The law should treat everyone equally.
- All students should be treated equally.
equality
Meaning: The state of being equal in rights and opportunities.
Examples:
- Equality is important in society.
- They are fighting for equality.
slips through the cracks
Meaning: Gets missed or not properly handled.
Examples:
- Some cases slip through the cracks.
- Important details can slip through the cracks.
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