There is a clear distinction between important laws and stupid ones. Generally Congress and state legislatures are responsible for the latter, which is one reason why there is such an anti incumbent feeling gaining steam throughout the entire country, most of which is directed against democrats and liberals, who are being increasingly viewed as not being able to fix a damn thing, like the economy, the budget deficits, the national debt, worldwide terrorism, national security, securing the borders, government spending, creating jobs, and many other important issues that mean a lot to all Americans all across the country.
In legal terms, this is referred to as malum in se, as opposed to Malum Prohibitum.