[Mark was here]

An Uber-Me-ocrat would have required that he was personally consulted on the issue before the law was written, and that he himself had signed off on the law first, before declaring it valid.

If a building inspector told you a structure you built in you back yard was to close to a property line, would you ask to see a copy of the ordinance?

[Cultural Jihad]

Would you ask to see the tax laws before sending in a check to the IRS? Would you require that a property owner show you his deed before allowing him onto it?

[Cultural Jihad]

Would you demand to see the law which requires a driver's license in order to drive a motor vehicle before handing over yours to the deputy who just pulled you over?

[Smartaleck]

"If a building inspector told you a structure you built in you back yard was to close to a property line, would you ask to see a copy of the ordinance?"

Some do that.....with a snippy attitude too....then they find out just how many ordinances there really are and how really really difficult it can be to comply. LOL