Standing in Law vs Status in Commerce
Standing in Law vs Status in Commerce Following on from our last blog , where we exposed the courtroom as a commercial theatre, we now shift focus to something even more foundational — the difference between your standing in law and your status in commerce. Understanding this distinction is the key to knowing who you really are — and how to stop playing the part they’ve written for you. What’s the Difference? Standing is your position as a living man or woman under natural law. Status is your role in the legal/commercial world — as a citizen, defendant, taxpayer, or “person.” Standing is your truth. Status is their label. Status: The Role You’ve Been Trained to Play The system doesn’t see you — it sees the status attached to your legal name. When you respond to that name, you step into that status automatically. “Are you Mr. Smith?” → Status trap “Do you understand the charges?” → Jurisdiction consent Every time you say “Yes,” you’re agreeing to be the legal ...