Guest fountainhall Posted January 4, 2009 Posted January 4, 2009 Thank you, but Confucius say "He who come up with idea, get to start new thread himself." As suggested by GB, this follows on from the thread about the recent passage of Norway's new law banning the purchase, but not sale, of sexual favours. The statute books of local and national governments around the world are packed with idiotic laws. We already heard on another thread about Thailand's law making is essential to wear underwear whilst out of your own home! Here are some more - England It is illegal for two adult men to have sex in the same house as a third person. Why? Apparently, when bordellos began to appear in the big cities of England in the late 16th century, "homosexuals engage in such acts as sex(!), sado-masochism, transvestitism etc., and are a threat to public morality." Florida State Having sex in Florida with someone to whom you are not married is illegal, according to section 798.02 where it is listed under "Lewd and lascivious behavior." The law also states that such behavior is worthy of a second degree misdemeanor offense, which can be punishable by a prison term up to 60 days. Why? Ask Jeb Bush or his successor - I haven't a clue. And here's one that the Thai government might consider introducing - South Korea Traffic police are required to report all bribes that they receive from motorists! Why? Stupid question! Now you know! More please Quote
Guest MonkeySee Posted January 5, 2009 Posted January 5, 2009 In Staten Island, It is illegal for a father to call his son a "faggot" or "queer" in an effort to curb "girlie behavior." Talk about guilt by association, in Morocco, anyone in company with someone who possesses narcotics, even if they are unaware that their companion has them, can be tried for the same crime. Quote
Guest fountainhall Posted January 5, 2009 Posted January 5, 2009 In Indonesia it is illegal to masturbate in public. The penalty - beheading. Which leads one to ask - which head? In Britain, it is illegal to die whilst in the Houses of Parliament. So if you get too heated during a debate and pop your cork, you are guilty of criminal prosecution! Reason. According to an old law, anyone dying in parliament is entitled to a state funeral. The more recent law is to avoid unnecessary funeral expenses. Wonder why they did not just change the old one! And whilst on this subject, in Britain it has been a crime since 1313 to enter the Houses of Parliament whilst wearing a suit of armour! Reason. Charles Dickens got it right - the law is an ass! Quote
Guest xiandarkthorne Posted January 5, 2009 Posted January 5, 2009 Charles Dickens got it right - the law is an ass! No, he didn't! It should have been 'The law is usually made by an ass.' Quote
Guest MonkeySee Posted January 5, 2009 Posted January 5, 2009 In Singapore, homosexuals are not allowed to live in the country. Penal Code Chapter 224, 1985 Edition Section 377: "Whoever voluntarily has carnal intercourse against the order of nature with any man, woman or animals, shall be punished with imprisonment for life, or with imprisonment for a term which may extend to 10 years, and shall also be liable to fine." Section 377A: "Any male person who, in public or private, commits, or abets the commission of, or procures or attempts to procure the commission by any male person of, any act of gross indecency with another male person, shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to 2 years." Quote
Guest MonkeySee Posted January 8, 2009 Posted January 8, 2009 In Kentucky, throwing eggs at a public speaker could result in up to one year in prison. I wonder if they have a similar law for throwing shoes? Quote
Gaybutton Posted January 8, 2009 Posted January 8, 2009 "In New York it's a $2000 fine for spitting in the subway. Vomiting is free." - George Carlin Quote
Guest fountainhall Posted January 8, 2009 Posted January 8, 2009 In Illinois, it is illegal for a husband and wife to have sex while out hunting or fishing on their wedding day. Hunting or fishing for what, I wonder? Quote
Guest MonkeySee Posted January 8, 2009 Posted January 8, 2009 On the hunting theme, in Alaska, while it is legal to shoot bears, waking a sleeping bear for the purpose of taking a photograph is prohibited. In Fairbanks, Alaska, it is considered an offense to feed alcoholic beverages to a moose. Also in Alaska, it is considered an offense to push a live moose out of a moving airplane. Quote
Guest slackersam Posted January 8, 2009 Posted January 8, 2009 The Florida law is particularly amusing since their current governor is a closeted gay man who just married a woman. Quote
Guest MonkeySee Posted January 8, 2009 Posted January 8, 2009 The Florida law is particularly amusing since their current governor is a closeted gay man who just married a woman. I don't know about the current governor of Florida, but I am just glad the former governor is out of politics for a while. With the former Gov. Jeb Bush announcing Tuesday that he won't run for the U.S. Senate in 2010 to replace the retiring Mel Martinez, saying "it was not the right time to return to elected office." We don't need a third Bush in the White House. Another dumb law in Florida, and it might pertain to the current governor, men may not be seen publicly in any kind of strapless gown. Quote
Guest fountainhall Posted January 9, 2009 Posted January 9, 2009 We don't need a third Bush in the White House. Bush 1 seems to have other ideas Quote
Guest slackersam Posted January 9, 2009 Posted January 9, 2009 Jeb won't run. All the wife swapping shit he and his spouse got into in the 80s have doomed him as far as further office runs go. Quote
Guest MonkeySee Posted January 9, 2009 Posted January 9, 2009 It is illegal, in Pennsylvania, to have over 16 women live in a house together because that constitutes a brothel. However up to 120 men can live together, without breaking the law. Quote
Guest fountainhall Posted January 10, 2009 Posted January 10, 2009 However up to 120 men can live together Love to find that in Bangkok!! Quote
Guest slackersam Posted January 10, 2009 Posted January 10, 2009 I'm not sure if I could handle 120. Quote
Guest MonkeySee Posted January 11, 2009 Posted January 11, 2009 I'm not sure if I could handle 120. You might give it a go! A few more dumb laws in Connecticut: 1.You can be stopped by the police for biking over 65 miles per hour. 2.You are not allowed to walk across a street on your hands. 3.A pickle is not officially a pickle unless it bounces Quote
Guest slackersam Posted January 11, 2009 Posted January 11, 2009 I need at least two viagara before my pickle bounces. Quote
Guest MonkeySee Posted January 11, 2009 Posted January 11, 2009 I need at least two viagara before my pickle bounces. In Florida, it is illegal to fart in a public place after 6:00pm on a Thursday. (Forget about farting in that annoying smoker's face). In Florida, it is illegal to have sexual intercourse with a porcupine. (You would need a case of viagra for that one and that still probably would not help) In Miami, it is forbidden to imitate an animal. (You can not imitate a dog and do it doggy style?) Quote
Gaybutton Posted January 11, 2009 Posted January 11, 2009 In Florida, it is illegal to have sexual intercourse with a porcupine. Now you know why I moved away from Florida. Quote
Guest MonkeySee Posted January 11, 2009 Posted January 11, 2009 Now you know why I moved away from Florida. I really don't blame you for moving from Florida. Those conservative southerns can come up with some ludicrous laws. Although your bf had some spikey hair, I would not classify him as a porcupine! Quote
Guest slackersam Posted January 11, 2009 Posted January 11, 2009 Is this because a porcupine has too many pricks? Quote
Gaybutton Posted January 12, 2009 Posted January 12, 2009 In Florida, it is illegal to fart in a public place after 6:00pm on a Thursday. Can you shit in a public place? I used to have this great urge to go to the grocery store and shit right on the tomatoes. Oh well, another fantasy goes unfulfilled. Quote
Guest slackersam Posted January 12, 2009 Posted January 12, 2009 I'd rather shit in the lobby of an investment bank. Quote
Gaybutton Posted January 13, 2009 Posted January 13, 2009 I'd rather shit in the lobby of an investment bank. Now that's a good idea! After all, they shit on everybody else. Wouldn't it be great if about 1000 people got together, went to one of those lobbies, and they all drop their pants, take a community dump, and then leave? Fair is fair. Quote
