"THE ROLE OF THE LAW", FROM CHAP. 1 : UNDERSTANDING THE LAW : A PRIMER, amzn.com/1440111456

The role of the law in each country varies slightly but the ultimate goal, I contend, is the same in every country ; and that is to avoid anarchy. When traveling abroad, remember the humor of the 5 nations:

1. In the USA everything that is not prohibited by law is permitted.
2. In Germany, everything that is not permitted by law is prohibited.
3. In Russia, everything is prohibited, even if permitted by law.
4.In France, everything is permitted, even if prohibited by law.
5. In Switzerland, everything that is not prohibited by law is obligatory.

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