Quote Originally Posted by Ash View Post
Did I say that?
Yes. Because you reject 'kicking someone's head in until they know how to behave' is what the rule of law is.

Politicians make laws. If we don't follow them, a policeman comes along and tells you that you must go to the jail and be locked up. If you refuse to go he will lay hands upon you and physically force you to comply with the rule of law.

Without the threat of physical coercion there is no law.