Every law stands on the edge of a slippery slope.
For what is writ today, can be amended tomorrow.*
That's why I'm only half-kidding when I say every law ought to have an expiration date. And only a quarter-kidding when I say that in order to pass a law, one must be repealed.
And only an eighth-kidding when I add, "preferably two."
Terry, 230RN
*I love to bring out an example at this point.
Originally, the Colorado seat belt law was presented as not being a primary traffic offense, meaning the PD could not pull you over just for not wearing a seat belt. They could only cite you for it if they stopped you for something else.
Then it became a primary offense. They could pull you over for not wearing one and cite you just for that.
Now they are talking about requiring seat belts for rear-seat passengers as well. There is the usual PR "push" for that going on right now. It's the foot in the door political tactic.
See how that works? Whether you are for or against
requiring seat belts is immaterial. The example is the thing.
Just one tiny sample of the technique.