The Dark Side of Law and Order

Authoritarian leaders use the Law to silence critics and punish political adversaries, while simultaneously rewarding supporters and political cronies with pardons and insulation from prosecution.

Any perceived disturbance in the social Order, such as demonstrations demanding an equitable application of the Law, are used to justify the expansion of the Authoritarian’s legal power. Absolutism and “absolute corruption” are rooted in the abuse of the Law for an Order that serves primarily those who hold political power.

History is filled with examples of Authoritarians corrupting Law and Order to maintain a grip on power. New examples reveal themselves with each passing year.