Quote from Rearden Metal:
I don't have any strong opinions on illegal immigration, and certainly no solutions... but I find it quaint that the word 'illegal' still means something to you.
Ever fill out a form with inaccurate information and mail it? That's felony mail fraud. Ever gotten a blowjob? That's felony sodomy in many states. Ever violate copyright laws? Five year federal felony right there. Ever threaten to kick someone's ass on the internet? Another five year felony. I could search your home right now and find a dozen "illegal" items without breaking a sweat.
The bottom line is that if you're not in a coma and all of your activities were known to the authorities, they could legally put each and every one of us in prison for life if they felt like it. By making <b>all</b> of our daily lives "illegal" in some way, the legislators have completely diluted the meaning of the word. No wonder people don't respect the laws- there's just too many of them to bother.
