Those in power often do not reach the critical mass needed to completely change or flout the laws at their whim. But they are able to selectively enforce existi

Those in power often do not reach the critical mass needed to completely change or flout the laws at their whim. But they are able to selectively enforce existing laws or otherwise use them to target people they don't like. This has been the case throughout history, even under monarchies and during the rise of fascism. Existing laws matter.