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ISSUE180 qisaiman- "Many problems of modern society cannot be solved by laws and the legal system because moral behavior cannot be legislated."
WORDS: 600
TIME: xxx
DATE: 2010-2-27 22:13:05

In modern society, whether immoral behavior has led to problems that cannot be solved by laws? As far as I am concerned, the answer varies with situations and disciplines. Some of them can be solved by laws, while others rely on the moral code and public awareness.

To provide a clear context for the discussion, it is necessary to define the meaning of solving problems here. Consider the littering problem in China. In spite of relevant regulation on littering, it is still common to see much garbage on the streets in many cities. Can we conclude that the law fails to solve it? Of course not. When we refer to a solved problem, we actually mean those who disobey will receive proper punishment. Nevertheless, moral instructions can improve the situation and lower the social cost. Therefore, though in certain circumstance, legislation can solve problems, morality can do it more efficiently and economically.

An example supporting my points is about the financial dishonesty in some famous corporations. We all share a belief that fraud is immoral since it benefits one at the expense of many others, and thus it should be prohibited. It is a moral behavior and actually it has been legislated. However, the problems keep emerging, such as the Evan scandal. As a matter of fact, there are many more provisions dealing with the fraud than ever before. Does the law fail? I maintain not. As long as those who committed such crime receive punishment according to the law, we can reach the conclusion that it is solved.

A possible explanation for the continuous similar events may be like this: there are many approaches to perform fraud activity so that the wrongdoers can always skirt the law, indicating that the legislation may lead them consider what is legal instead of what is morally right. Therefore, establishing moral value is urgent to deal with these problems.

Another instance involves the animal cruelty. There are many reflections on the human behaviors on the animals. In a society the public become more enlightened, it is sensible to enact law to prohibit these cruel actions, including but not limited to animal fighting for fun, abuse to animal and capturing them in cages. Fortunately there are laws dealing with these problems, such as preventing publishing photos and videos online which involve animal fighting and other bloody behavior. Though some claims that the law has infringe their freedom of speech, I believe it can be solved in a near future.

In addition, there is a frequently heard saying that homosexual marriage is a problem and should not be enacted for since it challenges the traditional value on marriage. However, in another angle I find it is not a problem at all, or in other words, it is a problem how to protect the rights of homosexual couples. A brief look at the history hints us that sometimes the public act as a conservative force, thus actually bringing harm to the minority of society. Based on the maxim that everyone is created equal and has identical access to her or his human rights, the public should accept the homosexual marriage as it deserves. The points I want to stress is that different groups may hold contrast opinion towards the same activity and the problem is how to arouse the awareness of public and discard the prejudice.

However, there are many others issues which both law and morality can lend little help, such as the growing gap between the privileged and underprivileged and the global warming. It is historically difficult.

In conclusion, law is absolutely needed to guarantee the legal rights and obligations of the individuals, but it cannot solve all the problems confronting us today, particularly when involved with the moral behavior. To tackle these issues, moral code seems to be the best answer.

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ISSUE180 qisaiman- "Many problems of modern society cannot be solved by laws and the legal system because moral behavior cannot be legislated." WORDS: 600 TIME: xxx DATE: 2010-2-27 22:13:05 In modern society, whether immoral behavior has led to problems that cannot be solved by laws? As far as I am concerned, the answer varies with situations and disciplines. Some of them can be solved by laws, while others rely on the moral code and public awareness. To provide a clear context for the discussion, it is necessary to define the meaning of solving problems here（定义解决问题的内容？这句话很费解）. Consider the littering problem in China. In spite of relevant regulation on littering, it is still common to see much garbage on the streets in many cities. Can we conclude that the law fails to solve it? Of course not. When we refer to a solved problem, we actually mean those who disobey（从句不完整，加上the problem更好） will receive proper punishment. Nevertheless, moral instructions can improve the situation and lower the social cost. Therefore, though in certain circumstance, legislation can solve problems, morality can do it more efficiently and economically. （本段的结论是某些场合，道德比法律做的更有效。举了城市垃圾的例子，言下之意是说，中国人的道德素质低才造成尽管有法规，但是垃圾问题还是很严重。且不说这个解释合不合理，最关键的感觉在论证的时候并没有透彻的说清楚这层关系，另外，城市垃圾问题这个论据太大，最好是选些具体点的例子，因为造成城市垃圾问题的原因可不止道德问题这么简单。） An example supporting my points is about the financial dishonesty in some famous corporations. We all share a belief that fraud is immoral since it benefits one at the expense of many others, and thus it should be prohibited. It is a moral behavior and actually it has been legislated. However, the problems keep emerging, such as the Evan scandal（能否介绍下这个丑闻，很可能别人没有听说过，会觉得不知所云。）. As a matter of fact, there are many（much） more provisions dealing with the fraud than ever before. Does the law fail? I maintain not. As long as those who committed such crime receive punishment according to the law, we can reach the conclusion that it is solved. （商业欺诈行为已经立法了，但是还是有问题出现，这个事情本来就很正常，就好比有法律还是有犯罪一样的，用在这里要证明法律对于道德问题实际并未失效么？没有说服力。事实上，是道德问题侵犯了别人的权益，引起了法律问题才会被制裁，lz可以先把这层关系说出来，可能论证会更加清晰些。） A possible explanation for the continuous similar events may be like this: there are many approaches to perform fraud activity so that the wrongdoers can always skirt the law, indicating that the legislation may lead them consider what is legal instead of what is morally right. Therefore, establishing moral value is urgent to deal with these problems. （这一段的结论是需要构建更多的道德观念来解决钻法律空子的情况，这个结论本来就有违一般的看法，因为解决法律空子的问题一方面在于完善制度，二方面在于提高道德修养。再加上缺乏有效的论证的话，很难让人信服。） Another instance involves the animal cruelty. There are many reflections on the human behaviors on the animals（这段话也很费解啊Human behaviors are similar with animals‘ behavior in some respects，是不是这个意思？）. In a society（where） the public become more enlightened, it is sensible to enact law to prohibit these cruel actions, including but not limited to animal fighting for fun（费解？）, abuse to animal and capturing them in cages. Fortunately there are laws dealing with these problems, such as preventing publishing photos and videos online which involve animal fighting and other bloody behavior. Though some claims that the law has infringe their freedom of speech, I believe it can be solved in a near future. （缺乏观点啊？不能让别人清晰的明白要说明的内容） In addition, there is a frequently heard saying that homosexual marriage is a problem and should not be enacted for since it challenges the traditional value on marriage. However, in another angle I find it is not a problem at all, or in other words, it is a problem how to protect the rights of homosexual couples. A brief look at the history hints us that sometimes the public act as a conservative force, thus actually bringing harm to the minority of society. Based on the maxim that everyone is created equal and has identical access to her or his human rights, the public should accept the homosexual marriage as it deserves. The points I want to stress is that different groups may hold contrast opinion towards the same activity and the problem is how to arouse the awareness of public and discard the prejudice.（个人感觉，这一段偏题了，文章的题目是存在法律不能解决的道德问题，道德行为很难立法。而这里一直在讲同性婚姻该被立法保护，因为他保证了公民权利。这和题目没关系啊。） However, there are many others issues which both law and morality can lend little help, such as the growing gap between the privileged and underprivileged and the global warming. It is historically difficult. In conclusion, law is absolutely needed to guarantee the legal rights and obligations of the individuals, but it cannot solve all the problems confronting us today, particularly when involved with the moral behavior. To tackle these issues, moral code seems to be the best answer. 总结，语法错误很少，值得表扬，不过句式可以稍微变得多样些，句子意思更清楚些。另外文章分段比较多，但是个人感觉论点不明确，论证的过程也不清晰。（个人意见，如有不当，多多包涵） 我的习作，欢迎来拍。https://bbs.gter.net/viewthread.php?tid=1065046&extra=page%3D1%26amp%3Bfilter%3Dtype%26amp%3Btypeid%3D101

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