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2001connections-article0002
Phase out laws which most people ignore.

Any legislation which is not respected by a majority of the population should automatically be abolished. Outrageously enough, the concept of law and order has morphed into outlaw and disorder. Everyday life and common practices are at odds with the strict letter of some statutes. Probably the most noteworthy example would be the conduct of motor vehicles. How many of us strictly obey all the speed limits, all the time? Most likely only a small minority. On city streets, a common maximum is 50 kph [around 31 mph]. In real life, you’re unlikely to get a speeding ticket if you “only” travel at 60 kph [around 37 mph]. This practice has disgraced the rule of law. The necessary remedy is plainly obvious in this case. If it can be determined that the majority of drivers travel at a velocity of 60 to 65 kph [around 37 to 40 mph], then the official speed limit should be immediately raised to 60 kph [around 37 mph], maybe even slightly higher.
Or how about a sign that reads “no walking on the grass”, “do not cross the lawn to take a shortcut”, and similar notices. Sadly, a large proportion of citizens chose to ignore many such warnings. The futility of prohibitions of this type is often confirmed by the presence of a crude, visible man-made [or person-made] path through the supposedly “no-step zone”. In many cases, fortunately, the keepers of these areas made the enlightened decision to alter policy and allow crossing, after all. And, even more thoughtfully, some of the newly-permitted walkways have even been paved over, so that pedestrians could avoid soiling their shoes and pant sleeves from treading on the dirt and grass.

And the list of examples could be almost endless. One theme seems constant throughout: regulations which conflict with human nature, have to fail, sooner or later. Sometimes much later, after enriching the public treasury by means of fines, monetary penalties. The bottom line is, laws should reflect reality, instead of artificially forcing it the other way around. Rules and regulations need to serve the people. Not vice-versa. It is also worth emphasizing that the existing state of affairs, most notably haphazard and often capricious enforcement, has disgraced the rule of law. Until our political leaders begin to apply more common sense, moral courage and decency, we will continue to be stuck with a sorry predicament which threatens democracy and our wallets.

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