Are you magically sealed inside that one state? 40,000 new laws are going into affect. Yes, they are state laws. I travel very often, already I've been to 4 different states this year, so saying that only 800 of these laws could possibly apply to me isn't true. I'll even throw you a bone. I've personally seen police let people go on account that they were from out of state and didn't know the law. Go figure, they're not all bad guys. That's the exception, not the rule. I probably will not visit all 50 states this year, but if I wanted to, and had the means to, I could. Then yes, I would have to learn 40,000 laws if I wanted to be absolutely certain that my conduct stay inside of the law. Illogical, Captain. Yes.. but.. the.. consequence is in the principle.. Mr. Spock. To.. avoid the consequence.. one.. must.. deny the principle.

You understand my point, that because on the off chance one of these laws might affect you, you'll need to know them if you want to avoid the consequences of breaking said law. But my argument is that it's illogical to expect someone to read every law that's being passed, therefore ignorance of the law is unavoidable yet no excuse and that's not acceptable. They need to stop smashing every miniscule fucking subject they can think of with the mandate stamp. I never broke out into sweat and called the cops when I saw incandescent light bulbs being sold before, so you can't expect that only laws which apply to criminal behavior to pass.

No, the vast majority of laws being passed are not criminal laws. A bell didn't go off in my head as soon as they outlawed light bulbs, and I don't assume someone will inform me of which laws I have to pay attention to and which I do not. Guess that leaves me with two options. Ignorance or reading until FO-EV-VA!

*edit* Took out the insults. I'm sorry, it's been a very stressful week.



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 04/08/2012 07:58PM by MiyagiYojimbo.