Should we always respect people in authority?

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Selected thesis

We should always respect people in authority.

Pros

Cons

  • Pro claim 1

    Respecting people in authority maintains social order.

  • Pro claim 2

    Disrespecting people in authority can have negative consequences.

  • Con claim 1

    People in authority need to earn respect first.

  • Con claim 2

    Some authorities may be immoral.