Laws

Laws that restrict instead of promote
Wall off the flow
Slow down the flow
If the intent is to stabilize
To prevent floods
Then dams seem like a natural solution.
Prevent the overflow.
Yet excessive damming
And restricted flow
Can produce stagnation
Inability to run
Fouling of the water
Forgetfulness of freedom.,

Laws arisen from the pangs of fear
Are perforce reactionary
And often short-sighted.
These require careful revision
In times of non-fear
In order to align them
With a sustainable flow
Or to remove them
To prevent needless bloat,
Unnecessary layers.