Rules

I like rules, they define the borders and give me safe spaces. The rules tell me what I can or can’t or should and shouldn’t do.

I don’t like rules when they are manifestly unfair, when they are not evenly applied or when people get to flaunt them with no consequences.

I can break rules. When I am happy to deal with the consequences. I know it is impossible to make simple rules that are fair to all, and complicated rules are still open to challenge and loopholes.

I hate having to bear the consequences of other people breaking the rules. I hate universal punishment for one offender. I will be responsible for my actions, I should not be responsible for theirs if they and the people who should be responsible will not take responsibility.