are the laws bad or just annoying?
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Like most people, I think some Canadian laws are just unfair. Take for example the ones redefining marriage, GST, business, immigration, etc.\nThe laws are made by elected representatives of the people.\nSo, they represent the interest of the people. Sometimes , we may think they are either unfair, bad or  just annoying- depending on how we feel. We have a right of redress at the court or we may just vote out our representatives during elections.
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It is not illegal but it is not very smart either. They came get you for resisting arrest, disorderly conduct or obstruction of justice and take you in for those. At a minimum you would get printed and probably get to sit in the clink for a short while. You may win in court but is it really worth it?
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Massachusetts Crazy Law\nChildren may smoke, but they may not purchase cigarettes. \n\n\nTaxi drivers are prohibited from making love in the front seat of their taxi during their shifts. \n\nLooking for more dumb laws? Check out DumbLaws.com! \nAffiliation with the Communist party is illegal.\n\n\nNo gorilla is allowed in the back seat of any car. \n\n\nBullets may not be used as currency. \n\n\nAlcoholic drink specials are illegal. \n\n\nMassachusetts liquor stores can only open on Sundays if they are in Berkshire, Essex, Franklin, Middlesex or Worcester counties and are within 10 miles of the Vermont or New Hampshire borders. \n\n\nIt's illegal to drive Texan, Mexican, Cherokee, or Indian cattle on a public road. (MGL Chapter 129 Section 35) \n\n\nTomatoes may not be used in the production of clam chowder. \n\n\nHunting on Sundays is prohibited. \n\n\nIt is illegal to go to bed without first having a full bath. \n\n\nAt a wake, mourners may eat no more than three sandwiches. \n\n\nPublic boxing matches are outlawed.\n\n\nIt is unlawful to injure a football goal post, doing so is punishable by a $200 fine.\n\n\nIt's illegal to keep a mule on the second floor of a building not in a city unless there are 2 exits. (MGL Chapter 272 section 86) \n\n\nIt's illegal to sell fewer than 24 ducklings at a time before May 1, or to sell rabbits, chicks, or ducklings that have been painted a different color. (MGL Chapter 272 Section 80D) \n\n\nIt's illegal to allow someone to use stilts while working on the construction of a building. (MGL Chapter 149 Section 129B) \n\n\nDefacing a milk carton is punishable by a $10 fine.\n\n\nIt is illegal to frighten a pigeon.\n\n\nAn old ordinance declares goatees illegal unless you first pay a special license fee for the privilege of wearing one in public. \n\n\nAll men must carry a rifle to church on Sunday. (Repealed) \n\n\nTattooing and body piercing is illegal. (Repealed October 2000) \n\n\nQuakers and witches are banned. \n\n\nSnoring is prohibited unless all bedroom windows are closed and securely locked. \n\n\nIt is illegal to reproach Jesus Christ or the holy ghost. (MGL Chapter 272 section 36) \n\n\nBoston\nNo one may take a bath without a prescription. \n\n\nIt is illegal for any citizen to own more than three dogs. \n\n\nAn old law prohibits the taking of baths on Sunday. \n\n\nDuels to the death permitted on the common on Sundays provided that the Governor is present. \n\n\nWomen may not wear heels over 3 inches in length while on the common. \n\n\nAnyone may let their sheep and cows graze in the public gardens/commons at any time except Sundays. \n\n\nNo more than two baths may be taken within the confines of the city. \n\n\nNo one may cross the Boston Common without carrying a shotgun in case of bears. \n\n\nIt is illegal to play the fiddle. \n\n\nTwo people may not kiss in front of a church. \n\n\nIt is illegal to eat peanuts in church.
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As someone planning to enter the legal profession, I'd have to answer officially that all laws should be equally respected.\n\nHowever, the argument that I most often hear against this is that some laws are either obsolete or are invalid without having been removed.\n\nFor example, there are laws on the books in some states that mandate what sexual positions married couples can use in their own home. This contradicts US Supreme Court cases that say such matters are private and not subject to government regulation, but the laws are still on the books. Or laws that require a person traveling on state roads to walk in front of any vehicle carrying a lantern when it is sufficiently foggy.\n\nThe proper legal approach is to have these laws changed, rather than simply ignoring them. In practice, however, the court's might refuse to hear the challenge if nobody has been prosecuted under the law for 80 years. So, it's generally more efficient to wait until these laws are enforced, and then challenge them. But since they are utterly pointless or otherwise invalid, following them in the interim doesn't make sense.\n\nI've also heard the same argument made about laws that are just annoying, such as smoking marijuana or speeding, with the argument going that everyone does it, and few get caught, so what's the big deal. Personally, however, this shows disrespect for the concept of law in general, which tarnishes the other (what some call 'important') laws. \n\nIf everyone starts following the principle of ignoring laws until they get caught, and resisting arrest, that could potentially lead to anarchy if the law-breakers vastly outnumber the law-enforcers.
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We all know laws are written vaugely & that they are so long & complex that reading one in full would probably kill more brain cells than main lining tequila. Sometimes they're vauge on purpose... meaning they can be interpreted situation to situation as appropriate, but still I know what you mean. If you have some proposal for more common sense in government I'd be happy to hear it.
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Ooo, I don't know. I sure hope not!! That law stinks!!
103751
This is the way I view things.  I wasn't around when they made the laws therefore I don't think it's fair that I have to abide by the ones I don't agree with.  If I feel like a law needs to be changed or if I want to make something made legal that isn't then I will try for it.  I will fight and get petitions and go to meetings for my cause.  However, if I still don't get my way I'll do what I want. I will continue to do illegal acts or whatever the circumstance may be.  I would never put anyone in harm's way but if I feel there is a stupid law I shouldn't have to abide by then I don't.  I may have to suffer the consequences but I will fight for my beliefs.
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Well, they are breaking the law by disturbing the peace. But the police will not do anything. So why would you be arrested for causing minor damage to their cars?   If you were arrested, you could plead  insanity due to their  driving you nuts with their loud music, violating your privacy. That way, you would be not guilty by reason of insanity, and guess what?\nnothing they can do about the damage you done, because they drove you to do it in the first place.\nSince those loud idiots refuse to turn down the volume, they deserve all the damage anyone can do to their cars.
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If you pay there bad cops it is,but as far as there laws no it is not
126527
In most cases yes, different states have different laws.
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I can rant about this all night if you want.\n\nThe simple, central fallacy is that writing laws will solve problems.  Commit a wrongdoing = go to jail.  In jail for a felony?  Get rehabilitation.  Good time and behavior = release.\n\nIt's a system designed by politics to punish threats to society.  We don't know what we're doing on the subject of rehabilitation, we're guessing.  ANOTHER set of laws deal with probation and sentencing length and release dates.\n\nSo the system as a whole is a sloppy political fingerpainting.  Ugh.  Nobody thinks they have honestly been rehabilitated and represent no threat whatsoever upon release.  kubuki theatre.
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Absolutely not! I am a police officer and I tell you that I would much rather prefer that everyone just obey the laws. When I make an arrest, depending on the circumstances, there are hours of paperwork, reports that have to be written, follow-up information to be gathered, court appearances, and countless hours of missed sleep (when you have to go to court, but work night shift).\n\nUsually the people that make these sort of comments are the ones that are breaking the law or hang out with the ones breaking the law. If you behave, I have no reason to mess with you. If you don't, you better believe I will do what needs to be done. It's that simple.
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Here's a random sampling from DumbLaw.com:\n\nOrdinance number 223, of 09/09/19 prohibits the installation and usage of slot machines in outhouses.\n\nIt is against the law to serenade your girlfriend.\n\nThose wishing to purchase a television must also buy a license.\n\nThrowing a snake at anyone is illegal.\n\nThe mere possession of a lottery ticket is illegal in North Carolina and may result in a $2,000 fine.\n\nIt is illegal for the owner of a bar to allow anyone inside to pretend to have sex with a buffalo.\n\nIt is unlawful to change clothes in an automobile with the curtains drawn, except in case of fire.\n\nYou may not take a picture of a rabbit from January to April without an official permit.\n\nThe sale of gum is prohibited.\n\nNo person may water his lawn in such a way as to annoy his or her neighbor.\n\nIt is illegal to jump into a passing car.\n\nA law from the early 1900's prohibits men from going topless on the Boardwalk.\n\nCars whose license plates end with a 1 or 2 are not allowed on the roads on Monday, 3 or 4 on Tuesday, 5 or 6 on Wednesday, 7 or 8 on Thursday, and 9 or 0 on Friday from 7:00 A.\n\nIt is illegal for stores to sell corn flakes on Sunday.\n\nOne may not allow his or her dog to chase a squirrel in the summer.\n\nIt is considered an offense to shower naked.\n\nIf you are convicted of littering three times, you will have to clean the streets on Sundays with a bib on saying, I am a litterer.\n\nIt is illegal to have sex with a cow.
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I have no idea but they are and seems the laws are changing also! What I use to look forward to I now want to pull my hair out lol
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Yeah. Since some people break the speed limit laws, I should get to murder people.\n\nJust because someone else wrongs, that doesn't justify allowing people to continue to break the law.\n\nThat's hypocritical: Having laws and not enforcing them.
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It is a crime. Why deny it. And it does cause damage. And willfully breaking a law is bad.
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I don't know about the rest of the garbage that you have written but the part about should laws be based on extremes, I say yes, there is always a middle ground between two extremes that is palatable to every one, it might not be exactly what either side wants but it addresses the problem. So yes I say the best laws are based on the extremes.