Mom is totally on target when she compromises with her children. Since we had Dave's favorite vegetable, spinach, today for dinner, we'll have Mark's favorite vegetable, corn, tomorrow for dinner. The red traffic light on the corner stands mute testimony to the fact that we had best compromise. We can't all have our own way at the same time without severe side effects of pandemonium. A common sense approach is needed in this country .
Judgment is needed.
Letting a person off on a technicality when they confessed to a murder is foolish. Intent is important. When they train a young elephant, they stake him to the ground with a heavy chain. The young elephant tugs at the chain to no avail. Finally, he gives up.