I believe in innocent until proven guilty. Stopping people at the door is how Congress and state government legislates -- to stop the lowest common denominator, ruining it for the rest of us.
Examples:
Mass fireworks laws. Just because Jim Bob Worcester throws 30 pounds of fireworks in a pile and soaks them in gasoline doesn't mean I shouldn't be allowed to use them responsibly.
Jaywalking laws. You can be cited for crossing an empty street with excellent view both ways if you're not at a crosswalk.
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Examples:
Mass fireworks laws. Just because Jim Bob Worcester throws 30 pounds of fireworks in a pile and soaks them in gasoline doesn't mean I shouldn't be allowed to use them responsibly.
Jaywalking laws. You can be cited for crossing an empty street with excellent view both ways if you're not at a crosswalk.
Bars closing at 11/12. Don't even get me started.