[ July 02, 2004, 06:50 AM: Message edited by: aspectre ]
Posted by Elizabeth (Member # 5218) on :
I always wondered why they didn;t contest the Blue laws simply because it violates the separation of church and state?
We can FINALLY buy alcohol on Sundays in Massachusetts. I will stage a rebellion if they bring the laws back. The Vodka Rebellion. Or the Beer Rebellion.
Posted by punwit (Member # 6388) on :
The Great Boston Ale Party?
Posted by Elizabeth (Member # 5218) on :
We wmight be forced to go with Sam Adams Lager.
Lager Litigation. The Alewife Rebellion.
About the Blue Laws, there are some really weird ones. I saw a list recently. I will see if I can find it. There is a lot about cows on the Common, as I recall. Graze them at your own risk!
Also, shouldn't the Virginia Lesislature have thought that one through a bit more?
Posted by Elizabeth (Member # 5218) on :
Here we go. This site has a list of weird laws in all states. I do not think they are necessarily blue laws, but here is a list from Massachusetts. Also, I am wondering if the Yankees vs. Red Sox rivalry perhaps started when some inconsiderate New Yorker popped some tomatoes into his clam chowder. Miscreant.:
"Massachusetts
· Christmas was outlawed in 1659.
· It is forbidden to put tomatoes in clam chowder.
· It is unlawful to deliver diapers on Sunday, regardless of emergencies.
· All dogs required to have their hind legs tied during the month of April.
· Cooling one's feet by hanging them out the window is forbidden.
· Law declares that peanuts may not be eaten in court.
· Mourners at a wake may not eat more than three sandwiches.
· Snoring is illegal unless all bedroom windows are closed and securely locked.
· Goatees are illegal unless you first pay a special license fee for the privilege of wearing one in public.
· Taxi drivers are prohibited from making love in the front seat of their taxi during their shifts.
· Boston: Illegal to take a bath unless one has been ordered by a physician to do so.
· Brockton: Any person need a license before they are permitted to enter a sewer.
· Fitchburg: Barbers are not allowed to carry combs in back of their ears.
· Holyoke: It is unlawful to water your lawn when it is raining.
· Salem: Even married couples are forbidden from sleeping nude in rented rooms.
· Southbridge: Illegal to read books or newspapers after 8 p.m. in the streets."
I swear I just want to break these laws just to annoy them.
Posted by Bokonon (Member # 480) on :
You wouldn't annoy anyone Syn. None of the laws listed are actually enforced... Though the "peanuts in court" one would be good for some irony at a hearing for a speeding ticket or something.
-Bok
Posted by Teshi (Member # 5024) on :
quote: Kanata
· The colour of house and garage doors is regulated by city bylaws (a purple door get you a fine). It is also illegal to have a clothes line in your backyard.
· You can't work on your car in the street.
These are both true, in a way (you're allowed to have rotational clothes lines.) *sob*