PLEASE explain this logic (or lack thereof) to me

Originally posted by highlander
But the definition of an outlaw was different than it is now. Then, there were laws against intellectual progress and new ideas, now there are not. Now, we embrace new ideas and new thoughts as differences of opinion. An outlaw is one who breaks laws (duh), and almost ALMOST all laws in the US are there for the protection of society as a whole...

Dear God, please don't get me started. I see the point of view that you are operating from and no offense but it's a somewhat naive/ignorant view of the world.