Singapore Democrats, 6 Jan 2009
"Mr Chan says that "the mission of the courts requires that its authority be respected by all" and that this respect is "fundamental and critical to the rule of law." Amen.
What you fail to state, however, is that the rule of law is not just a system where the government passes legislation and everyone unquestioningly obeys. The concept of the rule of law necessitates the limitation of state power and the respect of human rights.
Our Constitution spells out what these limitations are. It also defines the rights of the citizen.
Are citizens treated equally under the law?"
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