Trump Should Take a Bite out of Nonsensical Laws

An insane number of things are classified as federal crimes, and that doesn’t even include the labyrinth of federal rules Americans are subject to.

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Upon encountering a shark in ocean waters, it is unlikely your first reaction would be one of compassion. This is primarily because the shark’s first reaction would be to view you as a first-class ticket to Flavortown.

John Moore and Tanner Mansell are not like you or me. They worked for a company that facilitated shark viewing, and while taking a family out on an expedition, they encountered a group of sharks they believed were caught on an illegal fishing line off the coast of Jupiter, Fla. They freed the sharks, collected the line, and reported their actions to a Florida Fish and Wildlife officer.

Christian Schneider

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Christian Schneider

Christian Schneider is a National Review contributor and writes the Anti-Knowledge newsletter. He is a co-host of the podcast Wasn't That Special: 50 Years of SNL.

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