Which Laws Would YOU Like To See The Lawyers Shoot Down Next?

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... the lawyers have been going wild lately shooting down canadian laws -- prostitution laws, money laundering laws and now the laws that ban assisted suicide. but the thing is, the elimination of these laws don't really have mass appeal to the general public ...

... if the lawyers are truly keen on getting support from the public for their profession they should forget about striking down these special interest laws and they should instead eliminate some laws that would actually mean something to most of us ...

... for instance, why don't the lawyers apply to erase the laws that force us to pay income tax? we could all really get behind that one, eh! or why not apply to delete the laws that force kids to go to school?

... what do you think? which laws would you like to see the lawyers knock down next?
 
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wizard said:
... the lawyers have been going wild lately shooting down canadian laws -- prostitution laws, money laundering laws and now the laws that ban assisted suicide. but the thing is, the elimination of these laws don't really have mass appeal to the general public ...

... if the lawyers are truly keen on getting support from the public for their profession they should forget about striking down these special interest laws and they should instead eliminate some laws that would actually mean something to most of us ...

... for instance, why don't the lawyers apply to erase the laws that force us to pay income tax? we could all really get behind that one, eh! or why not apply to delete the laws that force kids to go to school?

... what do you think? which laws would you like to see the lawyers knock down next?
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Lawyers haven't knock down any laws. The law did.

A law has be able to be applied within the confines of the Charter. If those laws were in contradiction to the statutes of the Charter, which is the supreme law of the land, the supreme law of the land knocked down those laws. Not lawyers. They just pointed out how certain laws were in contradiction to the supreme law of the land.
 
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wizard;1608030 ... what do you think? which laws would you like to see the lawyers knock down next?[/QUOTE said:
At risk of promoting something contrary to basic human rights, the word "human" being taken with a pound of salt, I'd like to see a law knocked down that allows goofs on public forums generating and promoting anything that is pure bullsh*t. :smile:
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At risk of promoting something contrary to basic human rights, the word "human" being taken with a pound of salt, I'd like to see a law knocked down that allows goofs on public forums generating and promoting anything that is pure bullsh*t. :smile:
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Other than the word goofs, great post, lol.
 
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CDNBear said:
Lawyers haven't knock down any laws. The law did.

A law has be able to be applied within the confines of the Charter. If those laws were in contradiction to the statutes of the Charter, which is the supreme law of the land, the supreme law of the land knocked down those laws. Not lawyers. They just pointed out how certain laws were in contradiction to the supreme law of the land.
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Logic will get you nowhere, you do know this. ;)

Lol.

JLM said:
At risk of promoting something contrary to basic human rights, the word "human" being taken with a pound of salt, I'd like to see a law knocked down that allows goofs on public forums generating and promoting anything that is pure bullsh*t. :smile:
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That would be freedom of speech. Sorry but that better not be going anywhere, B.S. notwithstanding.

wizard said:
... the lawyers have been going wild lately shooting down canadian laws -- prostitution laws, money laundering laws and now the laws that ban assisted suicide. but the thing is, the elimination of these laws don't really have mass appeal to the general public ...
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I disagree. Just basic online news polls I've seen show support at around 75% for the elimination of the ban on assisted suicide, for example. Perhaps you meant to say that they don't appeal to you.

... if the lawyers are truly keen on getting support from the public for their profession they should forget about striking down these special interest laws and they should instead eliminate some laws that would actually mean something to most of us ...
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They don't need public support, they aren't elected. And they aren't eliminating any laws, I will direct you to Bear's post now.

... for instance, why don't the lawyers apply to erase the laws that force us to pay income tax? we could all really get behind that one, eh! or why not apply to delete the laws that force kids to go to school?
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All income tax? So, no more government services of any kind then. Like healthcare or education. Oh wait, you've addressed that. I guess we won't be needing any laws regarding income tax after the next generation is so hopeless uneducated and illiterate that they won't be able to hold a job.

... what do you think? which laws would you like to see the lawyers knock down next?
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In all honesty, I think they should decriminalize marijuana. If only because the time and resources spent on it far outweigh any benefits derived.
 
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A person cannot get through a day without breaking at least one law. The problem is that there are thousands of laws on the books that don't even pertain to today's reality. I think a council should be struck with the sole purpose of wading through all the laws on the books and recommending which ones should be tossed, amended or revised and which are still pertinent. The law needs to be streamlined to be useful in today's world.
 
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Cliffy said:
A person cannot get through a day without breaking at least one law. The problem is that there are thousands of laws on the books that don't even pertain to today's reality. I think a council should be struck with the sole purpose of wading through all the laws on the books and recommending which ones should be tossed, amended or revised and which are still pertinent. The law needs to be streamlined to be useful in today's world.
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... yes, excellent points!
 
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Cliffy said:
A person cannot get through a day without breaking at least one law. The problem is that there are thousands of laws on the books that don't even pertain to today's reality. I think a council should be struck with the sole purpose of wading through all the laws on the books and recommending which ones should be tossed, amended or revised and which are still pertinent. The law needs to be streamlined to be useful in today's world.
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... yes, they do pile on more and more laws but we never hear of them eliminating any of 'em ...
 
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wizard said:
... the lawyers have been going wild lately shooting down canadian laws -- prostitution laws, money laundering laws and now the laws that ban assisted suicide. but the thing is, the elimination of these laws don't really have mass appeal to the general public ...

... if the lawyers are truly keen on getting support from the public for their profession they should forget about striking down these special interest laws and they should instead eliminate some laws that would actually mean something to most of us ...

... for instance, why don't the lawyers apply to erase the laws that force us to pay income tax? we could all really get behind that one, eh! or why not apply to delete the laws that force kids to go to school?

... what do you think? which laws would you like to see the lawyers knock down next?
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You could always use the argument that World War One is over.

Of course, Revenue Canada isn't a lawyer....
 
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