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vimesey
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Message 550 of 578 (756085)
04-15-2015 11:17 AM 		Reply to: Message 544 by Faith
04-15-2015 9:29 AM

There's undeniably some influence from the bible, but Roman law and local custom have a greater influence. The English legal system is the biggest mish-mash of origins and influences imaginable - and it continues to evolve. Works quite well though.
Could there be any greater conceit, than for someone to believe that the universe has to be simple enough for them to be able to understand it ?
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04-15-2015 11:23 AM 		Reply to: Message 552 by 1.61803
04-15-2015 11:21 AM

I don't disagree, but that's more to do with the inherent cost of the legal system, than with the laws themselves.
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Off topic though ;-)
Could there be any greater conceit, than for someone to believe that the universe has to be simple enough for them to be able to understand it ?
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