Does anyone really think that if new laws (such as any being proprosed) are enacted, that they would be enforced?
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would like to correct toddcomish=the people who don't want them enforced are 1-bleeding heart liberals who need to get their own country, and leave this one, 2-democrats who want illegals to vote for which they should be jailed for voter fraud, 3-CORRUPT businesses who should be shut down and fined with jail time. Todd, we must be specific!
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The only constant is change.  Change is bound to happen.  the changes we have going on right now aren't so good.  Sound legislation needs to be written.  It needs to be written based on the peoples needs.  The majority of the US is against illegal immigration.  Our politicians must respect that.
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its true we do not have enough enforcers as for do they all make sense? i would have to say no ex) in florida they have a law stating "Doors of all public buildings must open outwards". that to me is a waste of a law.\ncheck out more of these odd laws at www.dumblaws.com\nit's pretty funny.
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Only if the government acts according to their constitution.
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We are suppose to be a Country of LAWS, so yes we should follow the law.\nThat includes all of the illegal immigration laws on the books.
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Congress has the power to initiate new laws and ensure that there is appropriate oversight of the implementation of laws.    When the executive and the judiciary work in an equitable way with Congress, the answer is no.  \n\nCongress' power can be increased by passing legislation to restrict the ability of the executive and judiciary to exercise their discretion with the laws Congress makes.  \n\nIt can be limited by their passing bills that are so vague as to let the executive and judiciary interpret as they deem fit.  \n\nCongress' power currently is limited by an executive branch that does not respect and will not honor the oversight requests it sends to the White House.
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Of course, you have to follow the laws.
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No. But it is the force by which laws can be upheld.
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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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I'm not sure of the laws your talking about, I don't need someone who is elite to decide for me wether or not my neighbor can just come over my house kill me and take my posessions without penalty.\n\nThe laws your probably talking about are the ones where the needs of the many outweigh the needs of the one, and we have no control and have to keep paying car insurance and stuff like that.\n\nOne day we may have politicians elected that do represent the people.  I suggest you check out the Libertarian party.
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Not in the slightest...\n\nFor example, the government has failed to pass legislation they were working on last year to remove the 'proof of rape' requirements. If you are unaware of what I am referring to: the current law is that a woman must produce 3 MALE witnesses in order to prove she was raped.\n\nInsane and absolutely ludicrous.
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I believe that God has given us some absolute moral laws, but that He is flexible in many areas.  We really have to study the Bible and pray over it. \n\nWe are all individuals with very unique situations going on in our lives. Yes, there are some laws that absolutely must be obeyed,\nbut other than those God deals with us as individuals and the answer to one's person's dilemna may not be the same as the answer to a person  with a similar dilemna. Deep communication with God is the key.
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No because when they do they become scientific LAWS\n\ne.g. the Law of Gravity
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Some laws are passed to raise awareness and to initiate education plans. The first step in any enforcement plan is education. Ideally - the only type of enforcement necessary is self-enforcement by the citizenry.\n\nA good example is anti-smoking laws - very few plice convictions occur as a consequence of anti-smoking laws, but everyone knows the law and often self-enforce the regulations. No one lights up in a public place because they know that they are not allowed to, and if they do, it is likely that someone will tell them to butt out (i.e. the law is self regulating and enforcing).
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The law sure seems to think so!
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Ignoring the Constitutional complications that would arise from such a law, it would not be effective in keeping weapons out of the hands of the "bad guys."  It would, however, make it more difficult for "good guys" who are conscientious about obeying the law to defend themselves.\n\nYou point out that there are already laws against possession of drugs, and yet our prisons are filled with drug offenders.  This demonstrates that laws are not 100% effective at controlling behavior.  Even if all weapons were illegal, those who want them would find ways to get them.  Unfortunately, a large percentage of "those who want them" will be the bad guys out to do harm.\n\nThere will always be people who have weapons.  If you feel threatened by them, you might want to study how to defend yourself against them.  Warning:  this might mean you will have to take up a weapon yourself.  But at least you won't have to be scared anymore.\n\nIt is also important to teach children what to do in the presence of weapons.  It is far easier to teach your children not to touch weapons than it is to prevent them from ever coming in contact with one.
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no. the problem is that all this "enforcement" costs money and time and we seem to want these things but then we get pissed when the govt tries to enforce them. Big govt is not good. We need to keep our selves safe. keep ourselves reponsible, and dammit, keep ourselves from dying from hurricanes ALL BY OURSELVES!