Won't that Attitude eventually Lead to Anarchy?
Where will YOU Draw the Line?
2006-08-02 17:37:05 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
"Should," I'm afraid, has already slipped out of our grasp. We'd better realize the hour and demand that all laws MUST be obeyed, or we're through!
2006-08-02 17:45:44 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
Take a good look at the full range of laws in this country, including state and local laws, and it'll be obvious. There are hundreds of completely rediculous laws, laws that violate other laws, (not to mention the civil liberties described in the first few amendments) and laws that most citizens actually disagree with, but are maintained because certain corporations and groups profit from them, ie Tobacco companies that are very against marijuana legalization, who would want to smoke butts if you could buy a pack of joints? There are definately laws that have priority, and those are the ones we should be worried about people obeying. I think that there is a rational line that could be drawn, and that right now, there are too many laws, and they are infringing on our freedom.
2006-08-02 17:54:13 · answer #2 · answered by D Lo 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
People in certain parts of this country don' like an excessive numbers of laws - but in other parts of the country, you can be have one law after another trying to regulate what you do. Some laws are more strictly than others. The Police don't writ the laws - they enforce them. They may feel it is a serious violation to speed in a school zone, but not that big of a deal if you are on a country road. It is a matter of the situation - I don;t believe it will create a state on anarchy
2006-08-02 17:47:55 · answer #3 · answered by Coach D. 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Everybody has they're own opinion of gray areas, unless they think in black and white. If i drop a wrapper, and its illegal to litter, i wouldn't consider myself to be breaking the law really compared to, say, stealing a car. It's sort of like white lies, they're not "real" lies, littering isn't a "real" crime. I'm not a litter bug though : ) . Um well I'm a goody goody so i probably would draw the line at anything that is against the law, breaking rules is different. Draw the line were the government can penalize you for it.
But on second thought, some people have very REATARDED laws, like in Arizona, a man can legally beat his wife, but not more than once a month .... c'mon! And in Alabama It is illegal to wear a fake moustache that causes laughter in church..... so , it depends on the person
2006-08-03 17:27:22 · answer #4 · answered by Pineapple 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Laws are meant to be obeyed, that is the base of every society.
Breaking a law is illegal, but you also have to take a look at the circumstances that could prompt you or anybody else to break the law.
Scenario 1. (and only...you need to excercise your lil brain :)
You have a family member that is bleading to death, you are close to a hospital and there is a red light stoping you from getting there. If it is safe to run the red light to save your family member, should you do it?
In my opinion runing the red light will be an illegal act, not running the red light will be an immoral act.
2006-08-02 18:20:26 · answer #5 · answered by ismael g 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Times change and discontent with antiquated laws is inevitable. There are thousands of seemingly ridiculous laws. For example, a horse thief in Montana can be hanged. In Texas one can be arrested for putting money in other peoples' parking meters. Sometimes, I believe changes don't come soon enough. I guess that's the price we pay for living in a democracy. Since most people don't vote, this gives the minority power. Have a nice day.
2006-08-02 17:48:52 · answer #6 · answered by firestarter 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is their way of justifying a position on an issue. Unfortunately it is wrong to be biased when dealing with the law, and when you start upholding only the laws you agree with, problems arise. Just look at the problems we have right now concerning illegal aliens. All of that stems from not upholding our laws.
2006-08-02 18:00:50 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You cannot pick and choose who you let break the law. If an
American steals an ID, it's fraud and they are guilty of a felony...if an illegal steals an ID, there are those who want them to benefit from the taxes they paid on that SS#....Not no but Hell NO!
We must be determined to deport illegals!
Do it for the American Children who are getting a sub-standard education because teachers are double-burdened with Spanish speaking illegal or anchor children.
Do it for those who's services are cut back because our tax money is being funnelled to illegals and their cause...who is in greater need...an illegal who isn't supposed to be here or the elderly, disable or poor American...who is.
Just Do It!
2006-08-02 17:52:20 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I keep saying that too ... if it's OK to break the immigration laws ... why not break the tax laws? It seems perfectly OK for this administration to look the other way when our immigration laws are broken, in fact they aid and abet the breaking of it in my opinion ... but try not to pay taxes ... :) Why is that? I mean, if it's OK to break one law, it's OK to break another, right? Personally I would draw the line at not breaking ANY laws ... and if you do, you pay the price ....
2006-08-02 18:01:40 · answer #9 · answered by Sashie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you obey all laws?
Ever make a turn while driving yet not give the proper turn signal?
Just wondering... where do YOU draw the line?
2006-08-02 17:45:15 · answer #10 · answered by carl l 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dude, its obvious you have never taken the time to read some the RETARDED laws on the books......I mean you could write books about all the laws this govt comes up with, many are designed to take away freedoms. Why aren't you outraged about that?
2006-08-02 18:24:31 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋