Laws are like maps and guides for where consequences may lie in response to certain actions. Laws don't really exist, human behavior is governed by the following four considerations: "What do I desire?" "What do I fear?" "What can I do?" "What will likely happen when I do X?" Laws are their consequences, nothing more or less, when the consequences are removed, the laws may as well not exist. Where the consequences exist for only certain parties, all other parties will use them to oppress those to whom they apply, while at the same time breaking them with impunity.