How would we cope living in a world with no rules, no laws?  Would it be mayhem, would civilisation survive? Is there a chance we would all die without order or would we all get along?

I have often been fascinated how a simple line on a map, a sign, a river maybe even an ocean can be the difference between life and death for doing or not doing the exact same thing. Is it just me or do others get curious about the many laws of our lands. How is it in some countries you are free to smoke Marijuana yet in other countries you will be incarcerated.

It amazes me that in some countries kissing or ’going to homebase’ on a beach is fair, for all those fortunate enough to have the opportunity they would say it’s their right to do so but be caught doing it in another country and you can find yourself on the wrong side of the law.  How about the countries albeit under the premise of religion, where men can have multiple wives yet that very way of living is not accepted or tolerated in other regions of our planet.

These differences are everywhere, the countries with auto barns and open speed options to those that are so hell bent on slowing all vehicles down at every opportunity, whatever the example my point is still the same. Are we lost without rule and who’s to say what rules are right and wrong?

I am not for one second suggesting some have it right and others are wrong, nor would I be so naive to think our world would be anywhere near as amazing without these divides and differences. The only true thought I have on the issue and advise I would offer is regardless what laws we are governed by, agree or disagree at the very least we can respect others and there ways. It’s simple really the laws that apply are the rules of the land in which you stand. Do I think laws should change to accommodate those differences, the people that go to other countries? No, no I don’t feel the land and the people of the land should have to change. If I was to go to another land then it is up to me to abide by those rules and if I am not willing to do so then I would fully expect not to be welcome.

Our world really is a unique and amazing place and I believe it is big enough for us all and I welcome the rules of the different countries to which I travel.

I hope you get to see more of our world, it really is amazing.

Cheers

Don