“The greatest crimes in the world are not committed by people breaking the rules but by people following the rules.”
— George Carlin
Simplified Meaning:
Sometimes, people do really bad things not because they are breaking laws or rules, but because they are doing exactly what the rules say. Imagine a situation where a company dumps toxic waste into a river because the law allows it. The company is following the rules, but this action harms the environment and the people who depend on that river. Similarly, during historical events like the Holocaust, many people followed the orders given to them by their government, even though those orders led to horrible crimes. Just because something is legal or follows the rules doesn't always make it right. Individuals need to think for themselves and consider the moral implications of their actions. Blindly following rules can sometimes lead to greater harm than breaking them, so it's important to question and seek justice beyond just rules and laws.
