Quote by Martin Luther King Jr.

Law and order exist for the purpose of establishing justice and when they fail in this purpose they become the dangerously structured dams that block the flow of social progress.

Law and order exist for the purpose of establishing justice

Summary

This quote emphasizes the role of law and order in society. It suggests that their purpose is to establish justice, ensuring fairness and equality. However, when they fail to fulfill this purpose, such as by perpetuating injustice or inequality, they hinder social progress. In this view, the quote implies that instead of promoting harmony and progress, faulty systems of law and order can become restrictive barriers that impede the forward movement of society.

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Order Progress Purpose

By Martin Luther King Jr.

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