LOL, “Cool Hand Luke”!
Many Freepers walk that line of discounting all government, but I think that is a mistake.
We aren’t anarchists (no government) we simply believe in smaller government. I am on board with minimizing building codes and zoning regulations where possible, but I also understand we need to have SOME regulations.
I live in a blue state, and I see building codes as being out of control, but...we do need to have some.
Some building codes are stupid and dome for political reasons. For example, after Hurricane Andrew, Florida decided that all 2x4 studs installed in houses in Florida had to have a #2 grade stamp. Stud Grade was no longer up to code. I can tell you from an engineering/strength there is absolutely no difference in surviving class 3, 4 or 5 hurricane force winds between the two grades.
However, requiring copper Romex wire as opposed to Aluminum wire in new construction was because houses burned down. GFI circuit breakers are required in all bathrooms and kitchens because people electrocuted themselves. Vapor barriers are required because without them mold will grow inside your exterior walls. Pressure treated sill plates are required because old sill plates rotted out. Ice and water shield on a new roof is required in all northern climates because it prevents water from baking up under asphalt shingles during he winter. A lot of common building practices today were not common 50-100 years ago.