Rule of law demands it be clear what is and is not illegal. The fact that we have lawyers who argue over definitions and whatnot suggests that this isn't possi

Rule of law demands it be clear what is and is not illegal. The fact that we have lawyers who argue over definitions and whatnot suggests that this isn't possible except through case law. Almost all written rules/laws have exceptions. It's incredibly hard to codify even something we all agree on in terms of wanting to outlaw: murder.