[DocTomoe]

And as time progresses, new laws are no longer common sense ("don't steal, don't murder"), but become increasingly cumbersome, while still acceptable ("don't drive a vehicle unless we license you for vehicle use") and ultimately problematic ("You can't own sulphuric acid"). Before too long, laws become criminal, and those must not be obeyed ("You have to believe this or that, or at least shut up about what you really think, because doing otherwise may hurt people").

Too many laws make everyone a criminal, for eventually, everyday, innocent behaviour becomes criminalised.

When you arrive at thoughtcrime, it already is too late.