Ethical 103
A new ethical framework for society would not replace legislation. This is important for several reasons. First, legislation is usually about requirements and prohibitions, whereas a new ethical framework would attempt to be empowering. Second, legislation is mostly made at the national, regional and local levels, often reflecting the will of the people, whereas a new ethical framework would attempt to be universal. Third, most legislation is about protecting other people (recognising that to eveyone else, I am also 'other people'), whereas a new ethical framework would focus on self, and would almost certainly propose higher standards of conduct than is usually required under legislation. It might be hoped that a new ethical framework would, in time, influence legislation.
Ethical 103 (this page)