The Dark Knight: A Modern Political and Church Commentary?

A recent posting at Obsidian Wings has left me wondering if maybe, just maybe I will go see The Dark Knight because I enjoy movies that make me think about political or religious issues. I will reference several comments that really spoke to me.

One of the larger intellectual questions the film asks is whether humans can be the final arbiter of their own power. In other words, should I (or anyone) be entrusted to decide which laws I can ignore for the sake of the greater good?
Obviously, these questions relate quite directly to our own war on terror. But they also extend well beyond the national security context. The questions raised there cover everything from epistemology to the theological divide between Catholics and Protestants.
But once the legitimacy threshold is crossed, it’s hard to see how Jokers won’t eventually arise. After all, if we can break the law to beat terrorists, why can’t we break the law if we’re convinced (really firmly convinced in our heads) that electing Democrats or Republicans will destroy the country?
Beware link to post on Obsidian Wings contains spoilers.
h/t: Southern Appeal
Source:The Dark Knight Movie Poster