Why do politicians make laws in America & then don't see that they're enforced?
456797
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).
980174
The ultimate goal of most politicians is 'Money'! They lose every ounce of morals that their mother/dad might of had for them. We the people will only have more power if we limit the terms of the Senate/House, just like the president. Technology just hasn't reached the proportion that I would like to see if before I die. I mean, we the people truly governing our nation/ through what left a long time ago "a true country of the people for the people". But what do I know, I just remember the 10 commandments,and probably will till I die! Wish allot of the politicians would or could do the same!! Our job as tax-payers is simple, just shut -up send the money, and don't ask questions where it goes!!!!
495340
techinically, they dont play a part in politics.  their life terms were designed so that they did not have to be bothered with public opinion and the day to day changes in politics.  their only goal is to interpret what the constitution says.  supreme court cases dont change nearly as often as laws do, mainly for the fact that the courts value precident and broad interpretations than what is right or good for the country.
706612
I think first you should get it right and say Laws since they are Laws not just Policies. The fact that they are laws yes they should be enforced. Laws are made to be enforced whether good or bad and to allow people to break them makes a mockery out of the entire legal system. If we don't enforce laws designed to make us a soveriegn nation and keep us safe in general then why should we enforce any laws?
539341
You don't think these things already happen?!  They do!!!\nThey just have publicity consultants to help them put on a good face.  They do not care about these things when it comes to voting on certain laws.  they are more concerned with how they appear and how fat their wallets are getting.  Many politicians have children who are drug addicts, they just throw them in rehab and forget that the problem is there.  most of the wives are alcoholics and the politicians themselves have been found to cheat, do drugs, and all kinds of stuff....\n\nNO ONES life is easy.  But I would NEVER wish harm to anyone!  they will bring it on themselves.\n\nThey are not looking at the few (well, in this country there are more then a few) who actually NEED help.  They are forced to look at the more profitable resources...Keep the rich, rich and ignore the fact that there are poor!
252430
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.
195272
Interesting question.\n\nSince the nation's government is responsible for a certain amount of infrastructure, disaster relief, law enforcement, and domestic safety and stability it only stands to reason that they DO need money to get the job done.\n\nPeople do not take responsibility for their power in government. I don't know if it's because they don't know how, or if they want to bother, but, it gives them the perfect excuse to view the government as "running amok" over their rights.\n\nThe basic law(s) of the United States are contained in the Constitution which starts "We the People". It does not say "We the chosen few, and only us" or "We, the entitled ones". \n\nThe framers gave us the power to take part in our government. \n\nEach state makes it's own Constitution that only has to be in accordance with the national Constitution. The people in each state are responsible for electing (hiring) local city, county, and state representatives to execute the business of the city, county, and state in accordance with their wishes and to be their (the people's) representative in Washington D.C.\n\nIf people do not exert their power over their local officials, then they cannot complain when we get laws they don't like, or when we have a President that they feel is out of touch with them.\n\n"American Politics" has turned into a game that seems based on money only because people apparently can't be bothered to participate in governing the country.\n\nPeople taking back their power "does not" mean demonstrating and saying hateful things. The Japanese have learned this and the American Indian has learned this. \n\nYou take power back by getting educated enough to beat the oppressor's at their own games - using their laws.\n\nIt's so funny that Americans will spend hours and hours reading up on how to beat a computer game and then more hours and hours playing the game over and over so that it actually begins to resemble work. And what do they get? Some "rep" that means little when you have to pay the bills.\n\nWhy can't they do the same to ensure the continuation of their own freedoms?\n\nI wonder if you'll even read this since it doesn't necessarily fit into any of the "politically correct" ways of thinking from either political party.\n\nAnyway, hope this helps.\n\nAdded: \n\nPerfect example below. People can send for proposed bills and get a free copy mailed to them so they can study it. Then they can get other like-minded people in the community to lobby against it.\n\nHow many times do you just brush by someone at a grocery store, etc., that has a petition to sign? If you never bother to read it how do you know if what they are petitioning is to your benefit or detriment?\n\nIt's not the government's fault if people insist on putting education, and participation in government, aside so they can party all the time.\n\nAnd yes, some of the representatives in government fervently hope that you stay focused on parties, sex, clothing, makeup and the false tension between political parties. It allows them to do things you'd be outraged at if you only paid attention.\n\nUse your people power. Pay attention to the correct things and get involved.
939611
In the United States - each state has it's own democratic government officially represented by a "Governor" with State Representatives and Senators serving as representatives in the U.S. Congress and Senate.  Within each State are cities and townships officially represented by Mayors, Council, and/or other elected representatives.  It's confusing, isn't it?  All the States make up the country of the United States of America and all the States are bound to follow the laws of the country as a whole.  It works well... allowing people who want positions in politics plenty of spots to fill (meaning it's not likely we'll get overhauled by one guy who wants to be King) and allowing each and every citizen a voice by voting for the right people to represent them.
342760
I don't know what your talking about! The problem here in America, is that America is under a one sided party rule, and a Dictatorship with George Bush. There isn't anyone to oppose them right now; because the Democrats can't pass any legislation without it being pushed down. It's all a waist of time until America wakes up and brings back a Democracy to the American people. These people that are in charge of our Government are warmongers and terrorists like Adolf Hitler was. They are even following quite a few of Hitlers ideologies with rule of the Country.
786462
The politicians in America have ignored the basics of the Constitution almost since it's inception. Check out your facts. There was an original clause in the Constitution that stated if this document did not work anymore that it would be time to establish a new one. But, the politicians added an amendment that makes a person a traitor if they try to change the document in question. So, who is more guilty?
587161
Because there are people who constantly badger the gov't to change the laws according to their personal agendas.  ie: the gay agenda, etc.
470249
I disagree. I my experince. Reason people break the rule is becuase they cant win any other way. Ponder this thow rules are ristrictions enacted and enforced by individuals or private comp. ect. laws are differrent. Laws are inacted by Legislative body or gov. entity. Now im going to get deep with you. No one can enact or enforce rules that conflict with laws set by the gov. body. So most of the time no one is really breaking any rule because they confict with gov. laws. most of the time
935154
We have our own immigration laws--they are not enforced. I wish they were tougher but fairer.\nTo avoid criticism, our government does nothing, says nothing, and are being nothing. And that is not good. They are poor Leaders. \nFunny how other Governments are able to to say "This is how it is" and keep their standing-but ours can not. Pitiful!
787404
democratic government has to have checks and balances, every other country wants a reproduction of american democracy system but their system will not necessarily reflect the values and principles - for instance american government was instituted by the people for the people, british government was instituted for the land owning gentry and does not afford as much power to the common man. an elected second assembly (or houses of parliament) would not have the same effect in our country as it does in america, you would have to appoint people from the streets possible randomly in some cases to have the same effect in britain as in america\n\nthe amendments to the american constitution since the 1970s have eroded the power of the people slightly, there needs to be a lot of work done to redress the balance - europe also has a lot of work to do on this count
176601
The government is all about rules. Sometimes what you think is best for you or for anyone else doesn't follow the government's rules. Plus, the government has layers and layers of bureaucracy. Trying to get any meaningful change through all of that is very difficult.
746396
Because they don't like what the voters passed.  So, they plan to find a way to do as they please, cuz they figure they are above the law.  And, it'll probably turn out that they CAN do as they please.  And we wonder why people give up on voting.
72820
According to the Constitution the Federal Government can't enforce seatbelt laws.  They get around it by spending bills, demanding that states create certain laws under the theory it falls under interstate trade clause of the Constitution, which is a complete missinterpetation, but that's the way it's done.