Tradition and Law

I will probably be crucified as a Racist for saying this, though I am a resident of the United States if slightly Caucasian, but no one else has mentioned this aspect of Immigration: the importation of new and different styles of Criminal activity. Previous expression of reverence lose relevance as the culture of Criminals change; Churches are under attack by Vandals and Thieves, sexual slavery has returned, criminal gambling syndicates are coming back–even though it is becoming extremely difficult to violate current Gambling laws, and a wide range of laws are flouted as cultures ignore medical practice restriction etc. which are in confrontation with cultural practice. The Way of Life which Everyone accepted is suddenly under assault, solely because it is no longer traditional practice. My main point stands is the Question: How does one establish a uniformity of law in an multi-cultural environment?

The Answer of the above question resides in the degree and strength of assimilation in the society analyzed. It may devolve into the most horrid practices from all cultures being outlawed, with anything that does not seriously offend may be allowed. Can such an accommodation be acceptable? Every culture has practices which are offensive to other cultures, and observance of the desires of all cultures means great restrictions; they will have to pry my cholesterol-forming Breakfast bacon from my dead hands–Jewish and Islamic resentment be damned! Southeast Asian kidnaping of young girls for marriage or simple sex sounds great, though my Sisters might disagree; come to think of it, Same-Sex people should forget the idea as well! A second approach to definition of law could be establishment of levels of reverence; the problem here being religious fanatics would be frustrated in lack of outlets for their normal spleen. There has to be some criteria for establishment and enforcement of law, and it must have uniform implementation and practice.

One aspect which I find violated is Respect for Age, an increasingly offensive element now that the years have proliferated within my own lifetime. This brings a real image to mind, that the entirety of law must be consumed with the concept of Respect. Real legal practice must be based upon the respect of Others, but is the law something more than the simple definition of Respect for Others? Does not the law simply outline the veneration Everyone should be granted in their pursuit of daily activities? There are troubles with this Concept as well, as different evaluations of veneration hold sway in alternate cultures. Can brothels be banned, if houses of worship are allowed, from the simple position of veneration; remember, some societies center their cultures in very Male-dominated cultural aspects, and houses of worship endure in mostly female-dominated social settings (I will hear about that Statement immediately, but it still must be said by a rude, abusive Male). I must get back on track, so I will simply state that multi-cultural movement will lead to a necessary new orientation of the definition of law; one which is likely to satisfy no one. lgl