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Jon Coupal

THERE OUGHT NOT BE A LAW

Jon Coupal is President of the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association

Sometimes, in frustration over a perceived injustice, it is easy to think, “there ought to be a law,” but Californians should be careful what they wish for.

The state is awash in laws. Every two-year session, lawmakers introduce thousands of bills, and in the most recent, the governor signed 1,708 into law.

This brings to mind an old German proverb, “The more laws, the less justice.” This is because many of these bills are intended to benefit narrow special interests, like government employee unions, rent seeking businesses and professional groups, and pet projects like high-speed rail.

To read the entire column click here http://www.hjta.org/california-commentary/there-ought-not-be-a-law/