[Avodah] Dina d'Malchuta Dina

[Lisa Liel]

On 7/18/2011 9:04 PM, Zev Sero wrote:
> I renew my objection to those who casually step from Shmuel's statement
> that "dina demalchusa dina" to a conclusion that there is an obligation
> to obey the law, or a prohibition on breaking the law; how do you get
> from step A to step C? Nobody has yet even attempted to demonstrate
> step B; every time I raise the issue I'm answered by obfuscation and
> assertion and arguments from dubious authority.

Zev, that's what the words *mean*.

Lisa