I forgot about this problem, this is so true, but I will say that maybe surfacing these contradictions is the first step in fixing them.

Especially at the local level, we have a huge problem with opaque bureaucracy whose only function is to privilege incumbents (such as developers with connections) and make life difficult for anyone doing something unusual (even if it technically complies with all legal requirements).

This is where people usually point out POSIWID[0], but ideally government agencies should stick to what it says on the law/regulation, not have some hidden purpose that was never put to a vote.

[0]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_purpose_of_a_system_is_wha...