State of Hysteria.

To follow up on an earlier post, I give you direct quotes from a sampling of laws on the books from around this country and around the world. Enjoy!

In Germany:
A pillow can be considered a “passive” weapon.

Every office must have a view of the sky, however small.

In Sweden:
While prostitution is legal, it is illegal to use the services of a prostitute.

You may only own half a meter down in the ground of any land you own.

In the UK:
Any boy under the age of 10 may not see a naked manequin.

Since 1313, MPs are not allowed to don armor in Parliament.

And in the good old USA:
It is illegal to ride a horse while under the influence

It is illegal to wear a bullet-proof vest while committing a murder.

It is illegal to delay or detain a homing pigeon.

When two trains come to a crossing, neither shall go until the other has passed.

Hunting camels is prohibited.

(Montana):
In Montana, it is illegal for married women to go fishing alone on Sundays, and illegal for unmarried women to fish alone at all.

It is a felony for a wife to open her husband’s mail.

It is illegal to have a sheep in the cab of your truck without a chaperone.

Seven or more indians are considered a raiding or war party and it is legal to shoot them.


If you want to see more outrageous rules, check out the website. It's good for a laugh. =D