Quote by Abraham Lincoln

The best way to get a bad law repealed is to enforce it strictly.

The best way to get a bad law repealed is to enforce it stri

Summary

This quote implies that if a law is flawed or does not serve its intended purpose, the most effective way to prompt change and have it abolished is to enforce it rigorously. By actively adhering to and enforcing every aspect of the law, its negative consequences and impracticality may become more apparent to the public or policymakers, thus fueling the desire for repeal. The quote suggests that strict enforcement can highlight the flaws and inconsistencies in a law, ultimately putting pressure on authorities to reconsider, revise, or discard it altogether.

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By Abraham Lincoln

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