... it seems to me that it's totally unlawful (not to mention completely unjust) for the canadian government to expect the public to comply with laws that are kept secret from the public ...
... take murder for instance. the government doesn't actually publicly disclose that there's this rule on the books in canada the prohibits the killing of other people. and in fact most laws are exactly the same -- they are concealed and kept hidden from the public. the only laws that the government actually does disclose publicly are the laws regulating how fast we can drive our cars -- the speed limit!!!
... is it legal for the government to prosecute people for violating laws that aren't publicly disclosed? i say no it isn't and as such the failure of the government to disclose all laws basically invalidates the legal system. how can you be expected to comply with laws if you don't know what they are? you can't. and believe me, there are a hell of a lot 'em. just take a look at the canadian criminal code, it's about six inches thick for goodness sake ...
... it seems to me that the rules of personal conduct that are covered in criminal and civil law should be taught early on to young children in elementary school so there's no excuse for not knowing what they are ...
... any comments or opinions?
... take murder for instance. the government doesn't actually publicly disclose that there's this rule on the books in canada the prohibits the killing of other people. and in fact most laws are exactly the same -- they are concealed and kept hidden from the public. the only laws that the government actually does disclose publicly are the laws regulating how fast we can drive our cars -- the speed limit!!!
... is it legal for the government to prosecute people for violating laws that aren't publicly disclosed? i say no it isn't and as such the failure of the government to disclose all laws basically invalidates the legal system. how can you be expected to comply with laws if you don't know what they are? you can't. and believe me, there are a hell of a lot 'em. just take a look at the canadian criminal code, it's about six inches thick for goodness sake ...
... it seems to me that the rules of personal conduct that are covered in criminal and civil law should be taught early on to young children in elementary school so there's no excuse for not knowing what they are ...
... any comments or opinions?