Well, it's becoming more clear to me that message board communication isn't a strength for me. I hear what you're saying Logan - I even think I understand and agree.
Maybe what I'm trying to say is that as long as we're on a message board, talking about these issues, there are things that are more likely to convince me and things less likely to convince me. Not that convincing *me* is the goal, but I think I'm a pretty typical target.
Laws can be changed (which is one of your points, too). Because they can be changed, arguing that something 'is what it is' because it's the law seems like a waste. Does that make any more sense?
I'll try to post a more interesting angle in my next post. I don't want Pan to think no one is bringing anything to the table...