Why are there so stupid laws in the us?
485809
I agree that there are many stupid laws.  Stupid laws come from stupid people.  We live in a democracy.  We are ruled by people of average intelligence.  Its tyrany of the masses.  Its not perfect and its not always fair but what are the alternatives?  \n\nHowever, having said that, I think that we could do a little better if we actually allow the majority to rule instead of a vocal minority.
526565
Stupidity, and probably not from the source most Americans think.
883096
becasue the legislative branch of the govt made it a law because the people of the nation said they don't want people driving and drinking at the same time.  The excutive(police) fine you for breaking it.   this is how america works.  the "game" may suck, but its the only one we have to play.
543913
that's is totally wack! Sounds like americans should take another look at their traffic laws
541519
cuz some people are stupid
1029084
Because they are stupid!
850485
Because Men are stupid!
1055604
You want dumb laws? \n\nI got yer dumb laws right here.\n\nIn nebraska:\n       1. If a child burps during church, his parent may  be arrested.\n\n        2. It is Illegal to go whale fishing.\n\n       3. It is illegal for bar owners to sell beer unless they are simultaneously brewing a kettle of soup.
1094926
Yes, because people don't realize that even little things they can give out can cause big problems for them.  It amazes me how stupid people are.
1185558
It begins with the constitution when that is perfect the legal system still won't be. Feel me, now why beer is legal and kills many people via drunk driving is beyond me. It killed my brother when I was 7. Now if he had been puffing the Chiba he'd still be alive. So why is it illegal. It's far from cigarettes. Which kill people everyday and yet manage to not only get sold, but get their taxes upped. Which in turn means the government makes more and more off a killer. Back to the point if we are truly innocent until proven guilty how come no one ever tries to prove our innocence? If laws get broke people get punished. But if those laws in turn allow people to be punished even after punishing them who gets the blame. No one power overshadows everything. They won't check it so there will be no balance. But there will always be a deficit. So money makes America go round and will always be welcome. What is fair and what is fair enough is the unbreakable answer.
360148
because they're stupid.
429390
i hate that law and think it is very very very stupid. my mom says that she thinks the people who came up with that should be removed from the united states.
359576
Stupid religions are one contributor to society’s twisted views; politicians motivated by corporations are another. The combination is horrifying.\n\nLike Bill Mahar said, I am embarrassed to have to call myself an American these days.\n\nLike Penn and Teller said this season on the Showtime Show “Bullshit” – there is no prostitution – it’s a myth!\n\nThis one pisses me off as much as the stupid labor laws, marijuana laws, pharmaceutical corporations lobbying the government as opposed to universal health care, and George Bush’s gross neglect to secure the borders, protect American small business interests (as it relates to immigrants and forgetting about the quotas while trading with unfairly competing and human rights violating governments such as China)\n\nI am an adult. I should go find another willing adult that wants to have sex with me and I should give her money or something valuable for her time and troubles and experience and attention! And I would do it over and over again peaceful practicing passive resistance to bullshit laws. \n\nIn fact, I just talked with my wife and she agrees! We’re flying out to a broth next month! We’ll spend as much as we can!
68301
Its not a nationwide law, its specifc to the state and even to the municipality.  In New Orleans, they are very liberal with regard to walking around on the street with an open container.  In NYC, you can't do that, you'll get a ticket.
331682
Why would people in the United States know the laws in the UK?\nGo ask the police dept.
42294
What a joke!\nYes there is law, behave as we want or go to jail...
1138050
Some laws which deal with public safety should not be ignored.\nSeat belts. Speed limits. Drunken driving\nLaws which deal with personal choices/freedoms are so stupid one cannot help but ignore them. Drugs.