Most people have broken laws that they do not know exist. Whether it is ashing out a window, or playing loud music in public. In the argument by Frank Trippett, he claims that most people do not think of themselves as criminals. He continues and argues that Americans think of law-and-order being threatened in violent ways and not things like littering or sound pollution. He then states that the foundation of social order is shaken up and thrown out of whack when normal citizens ignore the laws. Trippett writes in an informative tone for an educated audience. He correctly argues that most people break the law casually and that these actions disrupt society. First of all, the laws are there to protect the people. Someone that breaks these laws