“Overcriminalization, Circa 1903″

by Walter Olson on March 26, 2012

“How many times a day do you break the law?” That could be the title of a new Harvey Silverglate book, but it’s a concern that was already vexing Americans more than a century ago. [Kyle Graham]

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1 peter 03.26.12 at 6:20 am

A question came up at the pub the other day on the end of a moan about the red tape needed in business.

“Is there a single aspect of human existence that is not affected in some way by government laws or regulations”

We failed to come up with anything.

2 Mannie 03.26.12 at 10:28 am

Sunrise and Sunset.

3 Jim Finkel 03.26.12 at 11:33 am

to Mannie: with Daylight Savings Time even THOSE are variable.

4 Mark Biggar 03.26.12 at 12:06 pm

@Mannie

Sorry, they long beat you to it with Day Light Savings Time Changes.

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