 And the law is still in effect. Yeah, there's this quote on the outside of the Jefferson County Courthouse that... We are in bondage to the law in order that we may be free. That's it. We are in bondage to the law in order that we may be free. It's a quote from Roman philosopher Cicero. Why do we have to be in bondage to something to be free? Either we have laws or we don't. Which way do you want it?