Klint's

Man is a social creature but so are dogs and chimpanzees and in fact, we have biological predispositions like the other animals on earth. But, what is different about us humans is that we have linguistic abilities and are guided by reason. We are the only creatures capable of consciously and intentionally creating systems of rules and institutions to help order our lives by giving us reasons to behave in one way or the other. What is distinctive about law in this sense however, is that the creation and enforcement of legal rules is accomplished by the state, including its near monopoly on lawful enforcement. This law is like a mirror. Just as the mirror reflects us and sometimes disappoints our expectations, the mirror reflects what actions and not, we must engage in order to ensure social collectivism and development of law. Indeed, the mirror is a miraculous invention without which man will commit great sins against decorum. Despite the horizontal division of government, the toga of

Why do we make friends if we will strain? Why do we love if the love will wane? Why do we start if we will finish? Why were we born if we will still die? What has nature got against consistency? It's been exactly two weeks since I graduated from the University. At first, it was surreal; I knew I had done something that would turn out to be great... I just didn't know the exact emotions to feel. Of course, I was happy and probably excited but really, I didn't know how to channel my excitement. I did the customary thing with my friends; went out and gulped down the contents of a couple of green bottles. As if that was not enough, the days that followed were replete with what you'd ordinarily refer to as fun; there was a lot of dancing, drinking and low level partying. But then, I knew deep down that there was more to life as a graduate than the booze and dance. I knew a lot was going to change and I didn't think (I still don't think) I was ready for the