Abraham Lincoln said, "I particularly object to this Nebraska law because it assumes that there CAN be MORAL RIGHT in the enslaving of one man by another." Do you agree with him that even if people vote in favor of an issue, it can be deemed immoral and illegal by the government? Can you think of another issue where this might be the case? Explain.
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Yes, I totally agree with the thoughts of American president Abraham Lincoln because even in the case of a majority of people being in favor of an immoral deed, the government should step up and rectify the mistakes.
Another such example is of sati practice in India. Even though majority of the religious population was in favor of it, the government stepped in and made it illegal.
Abraham Lincoln was absolutely correct with this statement.
The main cause was that even if there are people that are supporting a deed but it is affecting someone’s life or is resulting in death then it is essential for the government to take some steps against such situation.
The best example of this is the religious belief that can lead to discrimination or ultimate death.