what is law? what is the purpose of laws? in the movie, “ The Oxbow Incident “ Major Tetley said, “ I will act in response to the majority will and law the same thing as a lawful manner? Explain. In the movie someone says, “ The law is slow and careless, “ Is this a fair critique? is that a good or bad thing? is it ever justifiable for people to take the law into their own hands?