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by jerf 4793 days ago
"Having speed limits where a large percentage of drivers regularly violate them teaches people to break the law casually. (Similarly, COPPA basically teaches kids to lie about their age online.)"

I'd suggest that there's also a widespread lack of understanding that there's a difference between having a law, enforcing a law, and potentially even having the capability of enforcing the law. It's part of the reason why "law" isn't the answer to every societal problem.

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> It's part of the reason why "law" isn't the answer to every societal problem.

I sure wish more people like you had stronger control over the legislative process.