what would u do

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Originally Posted by wheresmy50

When we come across a law that doesn't make sense, or we feel isn't right, everyone needs to make up their own mind about what to do. I don't think we should blindly do as we're told. That goes against everything the framers wanted for us.

isn't that what voting is for? granted the system as it is now isn't all that effective. but i thought that what was just quoted was the exact reason we have voting. most of the time we don't get a direct vote on laws. but we vote in the people who make them.

how ever what you just said in short was "if you don't agree with the laws, then it is perfectly ok to break them.". (for you at least, or whom ever chooses that path)

you think it's a dumb law. ok fair enough. (not totally in disagreement with you on that.) start trying to change them. (as people here on these boards often try to do) don't just go out and say "what a dumb law... i'm not going to abide by it." if every one did that, what the hell is the point?

example... "this guy is really getting on my nerves. the law that makes killing him illegal is stupid.. so screw it i'm just going to kill him. i don't agree with the laws, so it's ok."

i know that's far off from simply keeping a dead fish. buuuut it's the same principles. "i don't agree so i don't have to abide by." everyone has different laws they don't like. but simply breaking them isn't going to bring about any change. not too mention most are put in place for good reasons. then again there are some which are not.