RE: Simplify laws: No Victim, No Crime
I've often asked people "what do you think about a law that permits arrest even do you didn't harm anyone or damage any property" natural answer is that absurd!
Then I say what do you think drinking and driving is?
typical response "oh oh well I'm for that law"
I'd reply but even if no one is harmed and no damage to property?
Best response "well it's a deterrent"
What most call "deterrent" I call an OVERREACH!
It's not a popular stance but I think it is a great example of countless commercials and programming.
I do not support anyone driving when they can barely stand (I'd call them idiots really) and if they do harm or damage while intoxicated, the book should be thrown at them! Like you've stated @dwinblood there are already laws for that!
It doesn't change the fact that people get arrested and can pay hefty prices for causing no harm or damage! Also we are individuals that handle alcohol differently as well!
Always great to see others not scared to bring up unpopular subjects :)
Resteemed and well done!
You and I agree completely here it seems. :)
The effect of the law is two fold, because it create the seen harassment of everyone for the supposed benefit of everyone but can hardly effect deterrence, yet people have a valid reason for siding with the law, being the belief/promise that this will stop, prevent even, or mitigate drunk people who endanger or harm others, and they helplessly rely on this mechanism to effect the change that should be effected by common sense at the opportune time and place, by them or others who have that concern, or stopping people from driving drunk and generally endangering others, which they won't go out of their way to stop, or tell a stranger to park it, let alone attempt to stop them.