Rule of law being so important when it comes to immigration, we must wonder if it is just as important when other laws are broken, such as when someone downloads music or videos without paying to do so. That's illegal, you know.
How about when teenagers drink? Underage drinking is illegal.
And, how many have played poker? The Illegal Gambling Act of 1970, I believe, makes that illegal. And, other forms of betting can be illegal.
I read a link that listed these offenses and many others. Even those of you who have heard this line of argument before, might be interested to read all the things that are illegal.
Using a fake name online can be illegal. Eating something before you get to the counter to pay for it can be illegal. Sharing your password for subscriptive computer services is illegal.
Of course, we all know using a cellphone while driving is illegal. and speeding and running stop signs are illegal. Not updating your driver's license when you have moved to another state can be illegal.
And, we know sharing medications is illegal. Making a meme that is not in the public domain can be illegal. Public intoxication and drinking in public can be illegal. Littering is illegal.
And, of course smoking marijuana remains illegal by federal law, even though some states have legalized it.
Jaywalking is illegal. Not registering your dog or your bicycle can be illegal. Libel and slander can be illegal.
So, for those who are indignant with undocumented people for coming to America, do any of them have crimes of their own? In considering this, if the thought is that many of the above crimes are minor in comparison to crossing the border without permission, consider that most immigration deportation cases, if not all, are not even considered criminal cases.
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