Rats and roaches

"Rats and roaches live by competition under the laws of supply and demand; it is the privilege of human beings to live under the laws of justice and mercy." (Wendell Berry)

Discuss.

the govt helps themselves to the fruits of other people's labor. that's what they mean by mercy. otherwise they'd be on the dole themselves.

I live under the rules of GOD,

Rats and roaches get the better deal - they get a much better chance at equal opportunity than us poor humans.

Originally posted by Hugh Glass
I live under the rules of GOD,

...who, according to Christian doctrine, instituted laws of justice and mercy. Didn't he?