the problem is when laws are passed that are not based on reason and possible unintended (and, often tragic) consequences are not considered.
What??? There are laws that
aren't based on reason?
I'm with you brother! But, I also recognize that we (collectively) often
invite increased regulation by making unwise, uninformed or inconsiderate choices.
While some new regulations have merit and help
guide individuals' actions within an ever-expanding population, others regulations simply attempt to save us from ourselves.
I'll blame much of the need for increased regulations on the advancements in emergency room technoligies; which have robbed many deserving individuals of their potential Darwin awards, thus tainting the downstream gene-pool.
(btw, I barely survived my senior year in HS thanks to an ER's services - and yes, I was "robbed")
