[Pete]

My guess is that Blue Laws originally reflected the moral character and will of the community. They were not imposed on the citizens but, rather, reflected and were consistent with widespead beliefs and values.

Today, those values are lost or mocked. The result is that Blue Laws are now viewed as an imposition of morality.

I am for putting it to a vote at the local level. The results will tell you a lot about each community.

[Zon]

Mob rule. Tyranny of majority. They violate individual life and property rights. That's why the founders detested democracy and created a representative republic

[mvpel]

My guess is that Blue Laws originally reflected the moral character and will of the community. They were not imposed on the citizens but, rather, reflected and were consistent with widespead beliefs and values.

If that was the case, why was it necessary to draft and enact criminal penalties against anyone who did not comply with those beliefs and values?