Making the "rule of law" a god

In my state of Utah we have legislators who justify sponsoring and voting in favor of anti-immigration laws because of their respect and commitment to the "rule of law." Although I, too, understand and value the "rule of law" principle, I become very nervous when it is made a "god." Putting so much stock in man-made laws can be harmful and even dangerous. Looking at all the silly, dumb, and stupid, not to mention the unjust and even unconstitutional, laws that have not only been on the books, but still are, should make all of us more than a little leery of putting all our eggs in the rule of law basket when making decisions.