Why Are People So Stupid?

In my Philosophy of Law class today, the professor asked a question about why the laws of physics aren't really "laws" as the term had been defined. Somebody suggested that in the latter case, there is no penalty if you disobey.

...if you disobey...

It sounds like something Ali G would say.

No, I did disobey gravity, cuz this one time wif me Julie, I kept it up fo' like five hours straight, aight. Respek.