Chapter 10I(eep A Firm Foundation
This nation will stand firm or fall, depending
upon the strength of the base upon which it is built.
That base is law.
The wisdom and fairness of our laws, the im-
partiality and certainty of their enforcement, and the de-
terring effect of inescapable, severe punishment for their
violation, will determine the future of our country.
There is a growing laxity in all these areas.
There seems to be a purposeful permissiveness
in some of our laws and regulations, which indicates a
deliberate effort to placate vocal pressure groups within
our society. This is neither wise nor fair. V\Then laws are
passed, revised or reinterpreted to benefit certain groups
with the result that other individuals or groups are ad-
versely affected, the regulatory system of this nation is
being used improperly. The danger is quite clear. Laws
are not intended for expediency-but for justice.