In modern society, the law is the cornerstone of maintaining social order and justice.
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In the movie "Law-abiding Citizen", Clyde Shelton, an ordinary citizen, loses confidence in the justice system when he witnesses the murder of his family and the existing justice system is unable to respond with justice, and then devises a well-planned and extreme approach to enforce what he believes to be justice.
Through Clyde's revenge, the film sharply criticizes the loopholes and inadequacies of the justice system. Clyde's actions, while extreme, also reflect a profound social reality:
Denzel Washington's main character, Robert McCall, is a retired secret agent.
On the one hand, he longs for a peaceful life, to be able to stay away from the shadows of the past, and on the other hand, he cannot bear to see innocent people suffering, and he cannot turn a blind eye.
Robert McCall's sense of justice is deep and unwavering. He is not the kind of messenger of justice who will talk loudly in the court, nor is he directly high-profile announcement and confronting the legal apparatus of resisting the state, but belongs to the "actionist" who does not talk much and is low-key and pragmatic. In case of injustice, reach out to help, and go to the clothes after the incident, and hide the merit and fame. He has his own code of ethics and principles of conduct.
The English name of the movie "Equalizer" literally translates to "equalizer" or "the one who makes equals". The purpose of his actions is to help those who are unfairly treated in society and to maintain the balance of fairness and justice.
This echoes Zhang Mazi's pursuit and voice in "Let the Bullets Fly". The horse bandit Zhang Mazi stood in front of the city gate and denounced hoarsely: "Fair, fair, or T M D fair." It's a slogan, it's a manifesto.
His actions are more out of rebellion against the injustice of the old society, dissatisfaction with the decadent rule, and at the same time, it is also a desire and call for fairness and justice, representing the cry of the lower class and the disadvantaged.
In real life, we may not take extreme actions like the characters in the movies, but these movies undoubtedly give us profound inspiration and inspire us to think:
Putting aside obscure theories, each of us has our own understanding and intuitive feelings about fairness and justice.
It is a concept deeply rooted in the social fabric, which requires that everyone is equal before the law, and that everyone's rights and interests should be equally respected and protected, regardless of whether they are rich or poor.
It is not only a punishment for illegal acts, but also an encouragement for good deeds and a shelter for the weak. Equity and justice mean equal opportunities to pursue education, development and success, regardless of one's origin.
It should also include the upholding of the dignity of the individual and respect for fundamental human rights. It requires that social institutions be designed and operated in a way that reflects care for every citizen and ensures that there is no discrimination or prejudice in the allocation of social resources, the implementation of laws and social services.
Finally, it is summed up in one sentence.
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