Your Law...

[Sniper_Zegai]

Hello everyone and thanks for looking.

In my country many crimes happen as they do in any country. But mainly drink driving and gun crime are on the rise here in Britian.

This thread is about ideas you have for changes in the law that you think could do great good in your country, in your city, on your street or even the world.

This started when I argued with my freind about a program called "Top Gear" its a car program where several presenters show off insanely expensive and fast cars. I said. "Why do cars in this country need to 150 mph when the limit is 90 on the most extreme motorways?" he loves fast cars so he argued and I continued "If people's car speed limit was capped you could give the police cars that go beyond this limit giving them the ability to go faster and help stop high speed chases from getting out of control" we continued the arguement but I was convinced this was a great idea.

Anyway. What would you change?
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[Rune hunter]

On of the laws i want changed in my country is on how much politicians can use in there ad campaign. Here in my country politicians spend quite alot of money on advertisments that have stars, catchy songs etc. I always have a sneaking suspicion that some of that fund didn't come from donations or from the politicians pocket, rather they likely came from taxpayers money. When i think of how many trees are cut for there posters with politicians faces and how the money they spend on ads could be put to better use it just makes me so angry.

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[Amyral]

[Vincent Chase]

I live in Canada and there are a few that I'd like to see changed.

1) Legalize Marijuana - And it has nothing to do with my personal opinion of it. If its legal then people won't break the law to get (or provide) it. Second, people could be employed in the growth and cultivation and third...90% of Canada is an open space. It would probably turn Canada into a nation of potheads, though (as opposed to people who legitimately 'need' it for things like Glaucoma and Arthritis). Still, it'd be a pretty big moneymaking venture.

2) English on signs in Quebec - Quebec is French, the rest of Canada is English. The English side has French on their signs so people can see it in both languages and also as a gesture of good will, since the only reason 80% of Canada is English is because the French did what the French do best; lose a war. I'm so sorry you lost, but at least you get some kind of sovereignty and we recognize your culture.

Why then, when I go to Quebec, do they take my precious English from me? I always try to speak French (I was taught it in school, I have a base knowledge of it) but with no point of reference then I'm screwed. Put English on your signs, please; my province's taxes and tourism build your cities, which would increase even more so if you'd be a little more accommodating.

3) Lower the National Drinking Age to 18 - About the only good thing about Quebec. You're 18 and can vote, drive a car and probably attend school. Once more, this would stop kids from using illegal means to acquire alcohol.

4) Slightly increase the War budget - First, if WWIII ever breaks out (and it'll most likely be the US and China), I'll be getting a Cabin somewhere around Churchill, Manitoba if anyone's interested. Being next to the superpower just isn't enough, and I also get the feeling that things have been better between us.

I think that's about it...more to come later!

[Ujitsuna]

I'd probably ban smoking, that'd be good for me, I don't smoke but I get a bit annoyed when others blow smoke in my face, but since this is my make believe world of martial law, no one can smoke!

[Thor McOdin]

I'd change sex laws, methinks. There was a high school basketball player who had consensual oral sex with a fifteen-year-old girl. She initiated the act...and he received a ten-year sentence. Georgia changed the statute, but since the law isn't retroactive, the kid has to serve out his sentence. I'm not sure if his appeal has gone through or not, though.

Let's just grow pot in the U.S. It makes you eat cookie dough and people are just going to keep smoking it anyway.

I took a few courses in Education before I changed my major. There is so much crap that needs to be changed in this field through potentially revolutionary measures, but few people have the balls to consider themselves social reconstructionists.

I'm straight, but rights for gays are pretty bad. In some states, if the landlord finds out that two lovers are living together, he can have them evicted. There are other sickening "rules," including homosexuals losing somewhere in the ballpark of 1,000 rights granted to men and women in married couples.

Some gun control needs to be changed as well. I support the 2nd Amendment and I live in a state where hunting is almost a way of life, but we don't need to own AK's, FAMAS', or submachine guns used by Special Forces. Wasn't a sponsored member of the NRA fired because he said the exact same thing?

Would it be too snarky to suggest that anyone named Bush can't be President ever again?
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[retrospect.]

They're called restrictor plates, a lot of cars have them. Police cars do not. As for legallizing marijuana, a widespread decriminalization wouldn't solve the problems, it would take a few generations for the negative stigmas to wear off before there will be change. the law will change when the attitudes change.

I live in British Columbia, so pot is our biggest issue, but I'd like to see bigger changes and upgrades in our public transportation system, the trains and busses are only efficient in the very downtown sector, so for those who live just outside the reach of the big net (i have to greyhound it 25 minutes down the freeway to get to a bus that takes me downtown, retarded) it would be really nice to see that extra effort in expanding the transit web.
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[RedCydranth]

Disclaimer: I realize that my views are the minority. I realize I am overly harsh. I realize that my laws won't happen.

1. Child Bearing Licenses - In order to have a child you must apply for a child bearing license. Children will only be born by those who can support the child. A couple must apply to have a child before impregnation. If they together have a clean bill of health (No AIDS/HIV or any drugs in their system etc.) as well as a financial stability, a license for 1 child will be granted. Marriage isn't even a must, but it is a huge help. It is illegal for a doctor to deliver a baby to parents without the license. Pregnancies without a valid license will be terminated at the mother's expense, regardless of trimester. Children born without license are raised by an institution to be human slaves for the government and to be used as military soldiers if need be. Mothers who bear children wothout license will be incarcerated in a facility for 1 year. Repeat offenders will be given Tubal Ligation.

2. Mandatory Education - Nobody will be allowed to drop out of school. All people will go to school for 13 years and have to pass a final exam summing the entirity of their schooling. No place of employment will be allowed to hire anyone until they have gained their Diploma. Not even an establishment like McDonald's. Anyone who, after 16 years of school, fail the final exam will be placed into Government control to be used as manual laborers and soldiers. Don't want to be a slave and live a decent life? Do good in school. Unless a medical doctor can say you have a mental retardation not allowing you to comprehend school, you will attend school.

3. Firearms Elimination - Guns will be 100% illegal for civilians. Only authorized government officials (police) will be allowed to have guns outside of military facilities. Anyone with a gun and not permitted to have one will be severely punished (excessive jail time). In addition, all hunting will be done with Bows and crossbows, of which you will need a license to own. In order to have one, you must go through a training program teaching you how to use it properly. Each person who passes will be given their bow or crossbow and it will be registered to them and only them. Anyone who has a gun registered to them at the time the law is instituted will be required to turn it in. All gun stores will be shut down/stock removed.

4. Sentence Extentions - Criminals will serve much harsher penalties. Even for petty crimes, offenders will serve jail time. If you do a harder crime, jail time will be excessive. What was once a 3-5 year sentence will now be a 10-15 year sentence. By extending the harshness of the penalty, it will deter anyone from trying to do illegal activities. After criminals are released from prison, they will forever be on Probation where they will be supervised by a probation officer to keep him/her in check. Their homes can and will be checked periodically for illegal substances and items without warning.

5. Drug Elimination - Anyone found in posession of illegal substances will be incarcerated for long periods of time, regardless of amount or type. One ounce of Marijuana or a pound of cocaine, you're doing a good chunk of hard time. Drug use will not be tolerated in my society. Drugs have no positive influence on society, only on music, and I'm willing to sacrifice that.
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Again, I realize my views are different and not accepted widely.
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[Amyral]

[Cedric]

[Luceit]

[Yvl]

I agree for the most part with your #1 as well, Moon Knight. But won't that require way too much friggin time and effort? And expense? Slavery is also kinda illegal.

I do not believe that soldiers should be drafted for a "conflict" caused by the president moving troops to an area where they aren't liked. A war, declared by both the President and Congress, should be required to even talk about initiating a draft.
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