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Is respect for authority so good that it justifies forcing it on people?

Asked by wundayatta (58722points) January 4th, 2011

People mouth such platitudes as “Join the army. It’ll teach respect for authority.” Or “That child should have his mouth washed out with soap to teach him respect for his parents.”

What is respect? Why is it so important? Does forcing it on people work?

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