Philip K. Howard, author of Death of Common Sense gave a talk at TED about improving the legal system. His main points are simplifying the law and knowing law’s effects on society, not a singular issue. You can watch the talk below.
Stephan Segraves
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I agree with Howard that the legal system (and government in general) has ballooned into a colossal mess of over-complication. I’m all for a simpler legal system and a smaller government. We definitely need less regulation, fewer and less complicated laws, and less government in general.
Thanks for the comment Brandon!
I think that simplifying the system would bring immediate benefits.
Speaking of simplication, here are Bartlett’s comments about the recently announced Wyden-Gregg tax reform bill and why it is a more realistic approach over other flat tax schemes that have failed in the past:
http://www.forbes.com/2010/02/25/flat-tax-lower-taxes-loopholes-opinions-columnists-bruce-bartlett.html
I actually think the Wyden-Gregg bill has a reasonable chance of passing.