Law: Beverages containing more than 4.75% alcohol may not be sold on election days.
Country: Norway
Explanation: In the early 1900s, many workers were drunk on election days, greatly swerving their judgement. To ensure citizens keeping a clear mind when voting for public officials, this law was passed.
This law makes sense and probably shouldn't go as far as stating it can't be sold on those days. It should be "One who votes shouldn't drink". Considering everyone doesn't vote and business is slightly altered. The issue doesn't bother me since I do not drink and do not live in Norway in the 1900s. This law should probably still be in effect since it can still relate to today's day and age.
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03/08/2005 12:06 #37446
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Couches in ColoradoLaw: Couches may not be placed on outside porches.
Country: United States
State/Province: Colorado
City: Boulder
Explanation: The University of Colorado in Boulder is renowned for its party atmosphere. In the most recent edition of the Princeton Review (2003), it was ranked the number one party school in the US. A common tradition at the University is to burn couches following big events (i.e. winning a football game). To curb this potentially dangerous activity, an ordinance was passed to discourage such actions.
I can't exactly say this law is stupid because it was created to stop someone else that is doing something stupid. Most laws are created from someone doing something the first time and the government wants to prevent it from happening again. Sports fans and events bring the worst things out for the sake of their team. The fans of the Raiders a few years ago tipped over cars just because they won the conferance game. Imagine what they would have done if they had won the Spuer Bowl. The couches are safe but what about other things the fans can resort to setting on fire. The law exists for a reason but is not very specific towards anything besides a couch.
Country: United States
State/Province: Colorado
City: Boulder
Explanation: The University of Colorado in Boulder is renowned for its party atmosphere. In the most recent edition of the Princeton Review (2003), it was ranked the number one party school in the US. A common tradition at the University is to burn couches following big events (i.e. winning a football game). To curb this potentially dangerous activity, an ordinance was passed to discourage such actions.
I can't exactly say this law is stupid because it was created to stop someone else that is doing something stupid. Most laws are created from someone doing something the first time and the government wants to prevent it from happening again. Sports fans and events bring the worst things out for the sake of their team. The fans of the Raiders a few years ago tipped over cars just because they won the conferance game. Imagine what they would have done if they had won the Spuer Bowl. The couches are safe but what about other things the fans can resort to setting on fire. The law exists for a reason but is not very specific towards anything besides a couch.
03/08/2005 11:46 #37444
IsraelLaw: Raising a pig on Israeli soil will result in the murder of said pig.
Country: Israel
Explanation: Israel is a Jewish state and pigs are not "kosher" to eat. Therefore, raising of these animals has no purpose for the "good" of the country.
I don't understand why the law must go as far as killing the pig. They could at least send the pigs to other countries so they may be consumed. A perfectly good food source being killed is a waste just because you yourself won't eat it. I understand their thoughts behind not wanting to eat pigs but at least have the pig be useful somewhere else.
Country: Israel
Explanation: Israel is a Jewish state and pigs are not "kosher" to eat. Therefore, raising of these animals has no purpose for the "good" of the country.
I don't understand why the law must go as far as killing the pig. They could at least send the pigs to other countries so they may be consumed. A perfectly good food source being killed is a waste just because you yourself won't eat it. I understand their thoughts behind not wanting to eat pigs but at least have the pig be useful somewhere else.
03/03/2005 13:02 #37443
Canadian radioLaw: 35% of a radio stations content must be "Canadian Content".
Country: Canada
Citation: To qualify as 'Canadian content' a musical selection must fulfill at least two of the following conditions:
M (music) -- the music is composed entirely by a Canadian.
A (artist) -- the music is, or the lyrics are, performed principally by a Canadian.
P (production) -- the musical selection consists of a live performance that is (i) recorded wholly in Canada, or (ii) performed wholly in Canada and broadcast live in Canada.
L (lyrics) -- the lyrics are written entirely by a Canadian.
It seems right since american plays mostly american music. Some stations do play a lot of canadian bands like the Bare Naked ladies, Avril and Sum 41. But there are a lot more american singers and song writers then canadian so a mixture is alright.
Country: Canada
Citation: To qualify as 'Canadian content' a musical selection must fulfill at least two of the following conditions:
M (music) -- the music is composed entirely by a Canadian.
A (artist) -- the music is, or the lyrics are, performed principally by a Canadian.
P (production) -- the musical selection consists of a live performance that is (i) recorded wholly in Canada, or (ii) performed wholly in Canada and broadcast live in Canada.
L (lyrics) -- the lyrics are written entirely by a Canadian.
It seems right since american plays mostly american music. Some stations do play a lot of canadian bands like the Bare Naked ladies, Avril and Sum 41. But there are a lot more american singers and song writers then canadian so a mixture is alright.
03/03/2005 12:58 #37442
MexicoLaw: Bicycle riders may not lift either foot from the peddles, as it might result in a loss of control. Also, anyone who whistled at or annoyed a bicycle rider could be arrested.
Explanation: After a coach killed a bicycle rider in a hit-and-run incident in 1895, efforts were made to pass laws for the protection of riders.
Law: No dolls can be burned that resemble prominent personalities
Explanation: Beginning in colonial Mexico, likenesses of Judas were burned by inhabitants for unknown reasons. Whether is was in imitation of burning dead heretics in effigy as was done in the Inquisition, or a remnant of pagan celebrations such as the Roman Saturnalia, the Judas burnings took hold in Mexican society. By the 1800s, these celebrations had become more of a carnival than a religious festival. The Judas figures transformed into likenesses of powerful leaders in Mexican society that the lower classes wished to poke fun at. The celebrations became so raucus that in the mid 19th century, political leaders wished to take action restricting the event.
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Explanation: After a coach killed a bicycle rider in a hit-and-run incident in 1895, efforts were made to pass laws for the protection of riders.
Law: No dolls can be burned that resemble prominent personalities
Explanation: Beginning in colonial Mexico, likenesses of Judas were burned by inhabitants for unknown reasons. Whether is was in imitation of burning dead heretics in effigy as was done in the Inquisition, or a remnant of pagan celebrations such as the Roman Saturnalia, the Judas burnings took hold in Mexican society. By the 1800s, these celebrations had become more of a carnival than a religious festival. The Judas figures transformed into likenesses of powerful leaders in Mexican society that the lower classes wished to poke fun at. The celebrations became so raucus that in the mid 19th century, political leaders wished to take action restricting the event.
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