2007-04-25 11:56:58 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Because they need to.
2007-04-25 12:01:50 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
In a Democracy the laws should reflect the will of the people as a majority. Though I not sure it happen that way, but, I believe that how is supposed to work. Some times a law is outdated and need changed.
Take drinking and driving. Years ago, the laws were lax in this area. With time, the people helped to push for more stringent laws and fines.
2007-04-25 12:13:03 · answer #2 · answered by Snaglefritz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Different political parties in power with different agendas. And different times have different reasons for the laws. People in a country my change their minds.
2007-04-25 12:03:26 · answer #3 · answered by ALunaticFriend 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh, so you'd rather keep the law that it's OK to beat your wife on the steps of the court house as long as the stick you have is no wider than your thumb?
I didn't think so.
It's the rule of thumb.
2007-04-25 14:00:42 · answer #4 · answered by Erik A 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because civilization changes, such as the invention of the automobile, road development, many reasons.
2007-04-25 12:10:43 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
times change, our understanding changes, sometimes it's just political manuevering.
2007-04-25 12:06:55 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋