I prefer the idea of a constitutional amendment stating that all laws will automatically be repealed after a certain period of time unless they are re-enacted.

On the (potential) bright side, Barney Frank is attempting to repeal the unlawful internet gambling act. If he can't get the votes to pass the repeal, I really really hope he gets it repealed the same way it was passed: inserting it into must vote for legislation like the port security act. Will liberty take one back?
z | 03.14.07 - 7:32 pm | #

Times have definitely limited freedoms. I remember being in a car in the 70's and drinking beer and it was legal.

Those days were so much more free, and why is it illegal to drink in a car if you are under the (ridiculously low) legal limit?
DZ | 03.14.07 - 9:21 pm | #

I call it "The Death of Fun."

It's terrifying to think how I could be arrested and imprisoned for doing the stuff today I used to do in my teens. Back then I was a stupid kid. But between zero-tolerance and minimum sentences, today I'd be a life-long inmate.
Jackson Kuhl | 03.14.07 - 9:59 pm | #

You're telling me. I used to think of myself as a fairly law-abiding citizen. But I have a tough time going through the day doing my standard activities, without breaking multiple laws. And why is multiple spelled with a p and not a b? Anyone?
Rob | Homepage | 03.14.07 - 11:27 pm | #

that fluorescent bulb comment was me. While I do prefer them, I obviously don't see the need to ban incandescents, the overlords comment was in jest, its a play on a robot overlords joke.

What amazes me is that incandescents are still made. I guess they're ridiculously cheap to produce with a large markup. Plus I guess they're a constant revenue stream, since they have such short life-spans.

anyway, laws=bad!! =)
Steve | 03.15.07 - 12:41 pm | #