#IllegalButNot: What should be illegal but isn’t?
In a world filled with rules and regulations, there are still some things that manage to slip through the cracks and remain legal. From questionable business practices to controversial personal behaviors, there are plenty of things that leave us scratching our heads wondering, “Why isn’t this illegal?” Let’s dive into some of the issues that should perhaps be reconsidered by the powers that be.
1. Price Gouging During Emergencies
During natural disasters or other emergencies, some unscrupulous individuals and businesses take advantage of the situation by jacking up prices on essential goods and services. 🌪️ This practice, known as price gouging, not only preys on vulnerable individuals but also goes against moral principles. While some states have laws in place to prevent price gouging during emergencies, these laws are not consistent across the board. Implementing stricter regulations on price gouging could protect consumers and promote fairness in times of crisis.
2. Online Harassment and Cyberbullying
In today’s digital age, online harassment and cyberbullying have become rampant issues that affect individuals of all ages. The anonymity of the internet often emboldens perpetrators to engage in harmful behavior without facing consequences. 👥 Despite the psychological impact that online harassment can have on victims, there are limited legal protections in place to address this issue. Strengthening laws related to online harassment and cyberbullying could help create a safer and more respectful online environment for everyone.
3. Environmental Pollution and Waste Mismanagement
The degradation of the environment due to pollution and waste mismanagement is a pressing issue that affects the health of our planet and future generations. 🌍 While environmental regulations exist to curb pollution and promote sustainable practices, enforcement mechanisms are often lacking. Industries that contribute to pollution often prioritize profits over environmental stewardship, leading to irreversible damage to ecosystems. Strengthening environmental laws and holding polluters accountable for their actions can help mitigate the impact of pollution on our planet.
In conclusion, there are many behaviors and practices that should be illegal but aren’t due to loopholes, lack of enforcement, or outdated regulations. By addressing these issues and advocating for change, we can strive towards a more just and equitable society. What do you think should be illegal but isn’t? Let’s continue the conversation and work towards creating a better world for all. 💬🌟
Children’s beauty pageants
To receive lavish gifts from rich people as a supreme court justice.
Treatment of animals in factory farming
Price gouging
Tax free church’s.
Gerrymandering and omnibus bills
Political lobbying
Lobbying. And this is said as someone who’s career is largely affected by lobbies.
It’s no better than bribery and is a majority issue with politics drifting away from representing your constituents.
Student loans.
No wait, student loans in itself are fine.
*Predatory* student loans.
The kind where you borrow 90k, pay 1k per month for 6 years and still are 88k in debt.
Payday lending schemes, for-profit technical schools that advertise on TV and most often never graduate anyone, politicians being able to buy stocks with their inside knowledge, gerrymandering
Recording in gyms/locker rooms
Smoking in car with anyone under the age of 18
Ticket scalping.
United States Senators buying and selling stocks.
exploiting children on social media to make money
Recording in the gym.
Squatter right
Members of government being able to own stock.
Pharmaceutical Companies charging more than 50% markup
Council tax.
Huge corporations being allowed to pay nothing in taxes, like Amazon in 2019
Elected officials earning any money at all that isn’t their salary.
Commercials for alcohol… smoking declined when advertising was limited and so would drinking.
Data farming.
Dealer franchise laws.
Unpaid leave for “qualifying events”. Bereavement leave should always be paid. Parental leave should always be paid. Sick leave should always be paid, even if proof of illness for a prolonged absence is required. If people have to lose pay in order to miss work for these reasons, mental health can suffer and so can work quality. People are already going through enough and now they have to deal with losing income too?
Subscription services showing ads. I’m not paying you to watch ads. I’m paying you to watch a show without getting a fuckton of viruses.
The predatory practices of the U.S. Healthcare system.
Pay day loans
In the U.S., those blinding LED headlights.
HOAs are at the top of my list.
Marrying children in a few states is still legal, it should be illegal.
Baby trapping, not needing dna tests i can go on
Ticketmaster!
Those sites that say “enter your email to see results!” Which signs u up for 5409927 email subscriptions to different company’s email marketing campaigns. Just anything that tricks old people online, in general really
Paparazzi
Using campaign donations to pay your family members ridiculously high salaries.
Running for president if you’re a criminal or over the age of 55.
Gerrymandering
Child pagent shows
Advertising pharmaceuticals
Deliberately lying or knowingly misrepresenting the truth to deceive people. I’m specifically speaking about politics, and contracts.
Politicians should not be allowed to lie or misrepresent the truth. This harms our democracy.
Companies should not be allowed to write things in contracts that they know are not legally admissible. For instance having people wave rights they cannot legally waive. Yes it won’t hold up in court, but many people including the lower income Americans can’t afford the legal counsel to sort this stuff out. When calling a company to work out a problem, the company will often point to a right you waived and say “sorry, can’t help you” knowing full well they are taking advantage of people and our extremely complicated legal system that almost no one without a JD understands.
Corporations buying single family homes.
9/10 times I get blinded in traffic, is by some fucknut thinking their highbeams can stay on at all times regardless of traffic or situation, because they have “MaTrIx LiGhTs ThAt AuToMaGiCaLly DiM!” usually teslas.
I hope you forever step on lego, always have uncomfortable beds and get promoted to the new Captain at OceanGate.
Fees for using a debit card
Subscription services that can’t be cancelled without writing a letter or calling a phone number. If I can sign up over the web I should be able to cancel over the web.
Social media companies forcing “suggested” content into your feed. I’d rather just see my friends posts in chronological order
Pharma companies upcharging medications 600% that cost them $3 to make.
Those super bright headlights on cars. I’ve nearly died because I got blinded by those things on more than one occasion