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FiveGoodMen

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22. Not strong enough

Reply to whttevrr (Original post)

Tue Aug 6, 2013, 02:08 PM

Aug 2013

If the laws are secret, then Democracy is impossible.

The people can't be in charge (Democracy) when someone else subjects them to laws without their knowledge or consent.

Anyone who attempts to make a secret law is a traitor to America and they belong in a cell awaiting their final shot.

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"In a democracy, the law should never be secret." [View all] whttevrr Aug 2013 OP

Should there be "Secret Laws" in a Democracy? questionseverything Aug 2013 #1

Thank you... whttevrr Aug 2013 #3

how ridiculous is it that you can't comfortably google about an episode of "breaking bad". unblock Aug 2013 #2

There is a lot I would like to read about... whttevrr Aug 2013 #4

Like what? tridim Aug 2013 #7

I would like to consult legal representation before answering. whttevrr Aug 2013 #10

You don't have to be specific. tridim Aug 2013 #13

Autobiotic Demagnetization of Paramagnetic Salts whttevrr Aug 2013 #15

I'll do the search right now. Nobody will care and no jack-booted feds will visit me. tridim Aug 2013 #25

No, you don't have to search as if someone's watching over your shoulder... tridim Aug 2013 #5

tridim, Should there be "Secret Laws" in a Democracy? whttevrr Aug 2013 #20

Of course not. tridim Aug 2013 #26

But it does have everything to do with my OP whttevrr Aug 2013 #31

Paranoia is an IMAGINED fear that they're out to get you hobbit709 Aug 2013 #24

What a stupid concept in our new Democratic Century of safety and shopping bliss. Safetykitten Aug 2013 #6

Now that you mention it... whttevrr Aug 2013 #11

Because we are not in a free Democracy. We are in a military state. PowerToThePeople Aug 2013 #8

Guy Fawkes? whttevrr Aug 2013 #12

LOL. tridim Aug 2013 #14

is ignorance bliss? PowerToThePeople Aug 2013 #16

I think he is trying to be funny. whttevrr Aug 2013 #17

I fully admit I'm ignorant to whatever it is your brain is telling you is amiss. nt tridim Aug 2013 #27

Yup Hydra Aug 2013 #18

K & R !!! WillyT Aug 2013 #9

'ignorance of the law is no excuse' markiv Aug 2013 #19

Kick for I don't want a rat in a cage on my head, either. Octafish Aug 2013 #21

I can't believe that teacher made me read that awful book... I think it's banned now {:o� whttevrr Aug 2013 #23

Where do you live? Banned? PowerToThePeople Aug 2013 #28

It was snark... whttevrr Aug 2013 #30

Not strong enough FiveGoodMen Aug 2013 #22

K&R woo me with science Aug 2013 #29

Kicked and Recommended! nt Enthusiast Aug 2013 #32

"It is one of the genuine marks of servitude to have the law either concealed or precarious." bemildred Aug 2013 #33

Wow... thanks for the awesome quote! whttevrr Aug 2013 #34

Yes, and THAT is an authority figure when it comes to English law. nt bemildred Aug 2013 #35

Nope. Flash from the past: How Can Congress Debate a Secret Law? Jefferson23 Aug 2013 #36