The vagueness of laws is what causes many issues of due process. This is why we have court systems—to interpret the law and its meaning. It is kept purposely vague for several reasons, which is very helpful for deterring crime.

One reason to keep it general is so people don’t act in a way that is outside the law. The other is so that the law can avoid arbitrary discrimination. The third is so that a person of reasonable intelligence can understand what is not allowed and stay within the bounds of the law. Although it can cause issues through court cases, through these vague laws we can more closely define their meaning based on the precedent set by courts. Future generations will have a better understanding of laws, as they are explored more throughly over the years and more boundaries are pushed.