| As an LEO, and this might surprise some, there are PLENTY of laws that I think are stupid and should have never even been talked about let alone put into effect.
With that being said, there are a couple of these that I do agree with. I know I know........more laws= more criminals (debatable). The ones on this list I do agree with are:
Harming/killing pregnant women........I remember the outcry from the bank teller deal and in my opinion it was a justified outcry. I know my views on unborn babies are not shared by all, but killing an unborn child either on purpose or as an unintended victim should get you the needle......period. No matter what the parent(s) are like and what they are into, that unborn child does not have a choice and deserves all the protection we can give him/her, and if that means all we can do is increased penalties, then that is a step in the right direction IMO.
The no driving while talking on the phone for under 18. As one that has to go take the crash reports caused by this, It REALLY is needed. Again, I know......more laws yada yada yada, but countless $$$ have been spent talking about this in drivers ed classes and the kids don't care. Maybe if it means hitting the pocketbook will help them, then so be it. If this new law prevents me from having to go to ONE house and telling someone that their loved one is dead because a new driver wasn't paying attention because they were talking on the phone, I'm for it. I have done that too many times and it is something I hope to never have to do again, but know I will.
I know these thoughts won't be popular with everyone, and I do understand your views, but unfortunatly I see the other side where some people just won't regulate themselves and do the right thing. |