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Originally posted by lincolnnellie:
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Now, I am not talking about common sense laws (things contained in the bible)....for example...murder, stealing, ect....I am talking about laws and ordances like being able to fine people for swearing (in Virginia Beach)! Why is pot illegal?? I think that is a prime example of the government overstepping their bounds and i don't even do any drugs at all!!!
The government overstepping their bounds? The government is the people's representative, and laws are a reflection of the public will. It's illegal to smoke pot or swear publicly because a majority of the people want it that way. You speak as if the government is a separate entity imposing its will on the helpless public. Not so. And by the way, wearing your seat belt IS common sense.