Apparently more generally, Virginia, here is some of reality: (1) Holes. We have a Constitution, laws, regulations, etc., but they do not cover every possible

Apparently more generally, Virginia, here is some of reality: (1) Holes. We have a Constitution, laws, regulations, etc., but they do not cover every possible situation and, instead, there are holes. (2) New. In particular, things that are new in tech, science, math (even math, e.g., RSA encryption), etc. can create "situations" not covered by (1). That is, in principle the "holes" were already there and not being exploited or causing problems, but then something "new" comes along and, using "holes," creates new situations and new problems. (3) F'get about it. Typically a "new problem" has comparatively small effect with only a few people concerned about the effects. Then, usually the attitude is f'get about it. E.g., the "situation" may not have common sense, justice, equity, etc. (4) Squeaks and Grease. Yup, "The wheel that squeaks gets the grease." Or, when in some sense the problem is big enough, then it gets attention -- deals, lawsuits, Congress, the Executive Branch, elections, ..., the Constitution. (5) Point. Virginia, here is the point: The "attention" in (4) can take big time, money, and effort, e.g., for time, years, maybe decades. In particular, Virginia, if reality is like a boat, even if it is not leaking now, actually, unfortunately it is NOT fully water-tight and in some new weather, situations, can LEAK. What to do? Try to avoid situations where need to depend on justice, good common sense, no holes, no "leaks", lawyers, laws, Congress, elections (e.g., politics), the Constitution, etc.