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Same idea should apply to laws. The why gets forgotten a half century later because the problem was solved but not well documented. Because the problem is no
by dd36 7y ago
Same idea should apply to laws. The why gets forgotten a half century later because the problem was solved but not well documented. Because the problem is no longer happening, they think the law must no longer be necessary.
- mr_toad 7y agoAs a counterpoint, we often end up with laws, traditions, and social mores that long outlive whatever rationale they had for them in the first place. (Assuming they had a rationale, and weren’t just based on fear and superstition).