Laws are rules that we all have to abide by in society, whether we like them or not.
If you break the law, there are always consequences, some of them being pretty bad. However, there are dozens of laws out there that we totally think are a bit too much and definitely don't belong on the "commandments" of society. Here are some of the ones people think should take a back seat.
"Law enforcement can seize money or property on suspicion of it being connected to criminal activity. It’s then your responsibility to prove that it’s not illegal, which requires paying a lawyer, going to court, etc. which can many times cost more than the seized property," Roguewind wrote.
AcrylicKateQuinn shared that in the state of Vermont, it's a law that if a woman needs or wants to get false teeth, she has to ask her husband for written permission to do so.
Seems a bit outdated to me.
"It's a minor one but here it's illegal for stores to sell alcohol after 10pm. I finish work at 10 so if I want to have a few beers at home after work I can't unless I've bought them in advance. Yet I can finish work and go straight to a pub and drink until closing time. Makes no sense," said Walter-the-Wobot.
"I think there needs to be a stricter definition for sex offender. Right now, both a child rapist and a public uriner are classified as sex offenders.
Obviously, people shouldn't pee in public, but I don't think those that do it should be treated like child rapist," wrote WandererReece.
"Drove threw there once and the gas attendant came running from inside the store. He was like “I am not getting a $5,000 fine again.” Then proceeded to pump it for me. Poor guy had to pump all the cars, and still attend the market inside the gas Station by himself," wrote genieofthelamp7.
lolzuponlols said that many of the divorce laws across the country are outdated from a time when most women did not have their own money or their own anything, so they heavily favor women over men.
"In many states, if you are killed at your place of employment, even due to gross or literally criminal negligence on the companies behalf, your family can not take your employer to court for wrongful death. The workman's comp gets paid out and that's the end of it. Effectively making it a kill-tax," wrote Burdicus.
"That people with disabilities can’t work or can only work part time to receive benefits. I have a disability and think it’s bullshit that I can only have a certain amount of income to receive benefits. I come from a very stable financial background (can’t give out details) but I’m sick of seeing some people with disabilities living in poverty once their families aren’t around anymore," wrote DottyandBearBear.
"That my husband has to sign his permission for me to have my tubes tied. We are In Alaska. But it goes the same way for him. He has to have my permission. I just think it’s crazy because they already federally mandate it to age 21 and then on top you must have permission. And then some practices want you to have multiple kids before even considering the procedure," said Progressivelystoned1.
davulurister said that in Massachusetts if someone breaks into your home and you hurt them, you can also go to jail for it. Despite the fact that the person is literally robbing you, it seems to be a big consequence for self-protection.
"I got arrested for giving homeless people care packages with food/water, deodorant, socks, tooth brush/paste. I'm not saying I told the officer to go fornicate with himself and I was going to keep feeding the homeless. Not that it matters now but I was part of the reason the 11th circuit court ruled that feeding the homeless is a form of expressive conduct protected by the first amendment," said Charon_With_The_Boat.
"There are 8 states in the US with laws on the books (though unenforceable, and declared unconstitutional by SCOTUS in Torasco V Watkins, 1961) that bar atheists from holding any public office or "position of trust" (e.g. a notary public)," wrote JBu92.
"In Alabama it’s illegal to walk around with an ice cream cone in your pocket due to way back in the days where horses were the common mode of transportation people would “steal” the horses by attracting them with the ice cream in their pocket while the person claimed “Oh I didn’t mean to do that” when they truly did," said Maleficent-Spell4170.
"Having marijuana classified as a Schedule 1 drug. It should be on par with alcohol, legalized nationally, and with an age usage of 18 — nationally. Additionally, marijuana should be decriminalized nationwide," said DesmadreGuy.
"Even if it is legal between the two states you are traveling between, if the federal law makes it illegal you cannot transport it over states lines. For example, It doesn’t matter state A says weed is legal and state B says weed is legal, if you travel over the border from A to B its a crime because of federal law," said pwb_118.
