Avoid petty
laws and useless officials
Why it may be perceived negatively
I guess the
potential controversy here stems from disagreement as to which laws are considered
“petty” and which officials “useless.” There are many subjects which could be
raised here, but one issue a lot of people feel strongly about is the legal
status of cannabis. Many people are opposed to the legalisation of cannabis
simply because it is currently illegal. These people generally either assume
there must be a good reason for its current legal status or are afraid to be
involved in the discussion lest they be associated with, or seen as supporting,
something which is currently outlawed.
Why the issue should not be ignored
Enforcing
petty and unimportant laws is a waste of time and resources which could otherwise
be directed at tackling real crimes with real victims. In addition to this, the
existence of laws which are seen as trivial, and which the majority of people
break on a regular basis, may lead people to a “criminal mindset” where
breaking the law has become the norm and may lead some individuals to cease to
distinguish between these petty crimes and more serious offences.
What could be achieved?
A more
efficient and effective legal system.
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