In my early college years, I remember a sign on a classroom wall that said: "ESCHEW OBFUSCATION", (shun confusion and obscure meaning).

I've always thought that a fair and good idea.

Many Lawyers, Government Officials and Bureaucrats excel at obfuscation and ambiguity. It's what they do. They are artists and it is their medium.

It all seems to be about control.

People in Authority, can utilize and interpret these vaguely written rules, regulations, and laws, based on who they wish to reward, trouble, or control.

Those enforcing the rules can err with impunity and have tremendous resources backing them up.

Those trying to comply with ambiguous rules can go to jail, loose property and rights, if 'deemed' to be in error.

I guess it's part of the SWAMP.