[mandaladon]

“I broke the law yesterday,” writes George Mason economics professor Alex Tabarrok, “and I probably will break the law tomorrow. Don’t mistake me, I have done nothing wrong. I don’t even know what laws I have broken. … It’s hard for anyone to live today without breaking the law. Doubt me? Have you ever thrown out some junk mail that … was addressed to someone else? That’s a violation of federal law punishable by up to five years in prison.” Tabarrok notes that lawyer Harvey Silverglate thinks the typical American commits “Three Felonies a Day” — the title of Silverglate’s book on the subject.........How has our country changed

[stephenjohnbanker]

If all laws were enforced, everyone would be in jail.

[Mr. Jeeves]

Have you ever thrown out some junk mail that … was addressed to someone else? That’s a violation of federal law punishable by up to five years in prison.

And they have no intention of ever enforcing such laws against you - unless you become politically inconvenient.

[DesertRhino]

Where’s that quote from? (please lord,, just this once, please don’t let it be from the posted article I didn’t open and read)