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You said: A contract is a binding agreement between two parties. It supersedes any law.
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That is demonstrably false. A contract to buy and sell illegal drugs does not supersed the drug laws. A contract for a paid Lewinsky doesn't supersede laws against prostitution. A contract to kill someone's spouse for money doesn't supersede laws against murder or conspiracy.

You said: "That is demonstrably false. A contract to buy and sell illegal drugs does not supersed the drug laws. A contract for a paid Lewinsky doesn't supersede laws against prostitution. A contract to kill someone's spouse for money doesn't supersede laws against murder or conspiracy."

My statement was terse and I apologize if you misunderstood it. I am guilty of over generalization. Most contracts are drawn up by lawyers. Most lawyers understand that one cannot create a contract in violation of the law. You are apparently referring to contracts that are not created by lawyers. Entering into such contracts is never a good idea.

JSL