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I always wondered, why are those laws that are being ignored by most of the police force (spitting, jaywalking and such) not being removed? Is there any reason
by jotm 13y ago
I always wondered, why are those laws that are being ignored by most of the police force (spitting, jaywalking and such) not being removed? Is there any reason to keep them besides having a reason to arrest anyone at any time?
- arprocter 13y ago>Is there any reason to keep them besides having a reason to arrest anyone at any time? A former NYC ADA mentioned that this was a popular way for the cops to arrest people because they felt like it: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/07/nyregion/minor-offense-on-ny-subway-can-bring-ticket-or-handcuffs.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0 http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/07/nyregion/minor-offense-on-...
- Spooky23 13y agoMost people voluntarily comply with the law. Think of laws as requirements that society engineers around. Enforcement by police is the most intrusive and expensive way to get compliance with the law. Having a law against, say jaywalking helps to make sure that things like crosswalks and other pedestrian safety features get engineered into projects.