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>Laws are best when they are abstract, so that there is no need for frequent updates and they adapt to changing realities. Couldn't disagree more, people (and
by ApolloFortyNine 2y ago
>Laws are best when they are abstract, so that there is no need for frequent updates and they adapt to changing realities.
Couldn't disagree more, people (and even companies) have a right to know if they're breaking the law. Broad laws just make everyone (potentially) guilty. It's ripe for abuse and corruption.
- uniqueuid 2y agoThis is not what I meant. Laws are made concrete and understandable through either case law (harder for citizens to anticipate IMO) or through statutory interpretation in civic law traditions. Both (eventually) offer a clear understanding of the meaning and scope of a law.