[patmcc]

I think you'll be surprised what a government can accomplish when it really tries.

Being able to make laws helps with that.

[colejohnson66]

Laws still have to respect the rights of the people, no? I’m not well versed in UK law, but the US, the legislature can’t just make a law making criticism of the government illegal because it’s a violation of our First Amendment right to free speech.

[salawat]

Mmmm. Tell that to all the lawmakers and Executives that made their careers by pulling off end runs around the 4th, 5th, and 2nd amendments.