But Dan was not satisfied simply to do what is legal. He knew more was demanded of him. Morality plays an important role in the drafting of laws by which we govern ourselves. We demand laws that will protect our rights. We also want laws that will protect our homes and property from burglars and con-artists.
Moral concerns lie behind consumer laws and safety regulations.
And the taxes, about which we complain, require that citizens pay their share in providing for the health and welfare of other citizens, providing for the sick and the jobless, and defending our country from hostile powers. But laws usually deal only with minimum requirements. The moral demand reaches far beyond that. Morality and Behavior Morality also is something more than a matter of custom and good manners. It is important for us to know what kind of behavior is expected at work or at a football game.