Those laws meant something and we have ignored them at our own peril.
I had this discussion with a very liberal neighbor. I said, “Show me a country where I can go and live tax free, with free housing, education, medical care, etc. If such a place exists tell me where... I'll go home and start packing RIGHT NOW.” Needless to say she didn't respond and instead walked away, very angry.
I hadn’t thought of it that way, but you are absolutely correct. Enforce the existing laws. Excellent comment, SMARTY.