They appeared correct at the time they were enacted into law, but times have changed. The laws are no longer enforced like they were before. Now, they are rather unclear and nebulous. That's only part of the problem. There are so many laws, that it can be difficult to live an entire day without breaking one.
Many laws are so outdated, that they no longer apply in ways that benefit the modern populace.
Even if you feel confident in the law, if you move to another location you may have the need to ascertain what the local laws are regarding a particular issue. Added to that, are rules and regulations within different structures and institutions. Though people think of themselves as free, they are restricted by rules and regulations. Now think about that. If you do nothing, you are part of what keeps that situation intact.