In SUMMA THEOLOGIAN I-II, q.90, a.4
St Thomas Aquinas defines law as "ordinance of reason for the common good"
What does this mean ?
That the law should be based on the good and welfare of the people.
When you say the truth people will first look down on you and then start battling you. Why must you say it or even ifΒ someone has to say it why must it be you.