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: Dumbest laws ever passed in American History


garfield
Sep 23rd, 05, 05:30 AM
Believe it or not, I have been fevorishly working with my Camaro trying to find a forward lighting harness for the engine compartment. After finally finding and ordering one (which is on backorder at the moment), I ran across these on the web while trying to pass the time.

Enjoy :)


These are the top rated dumbest laws in the country according to Dumblaws.com :sad:


Seven or more indians are considered a raiding or war party and it is legal to shoot them.-Location: United States, Montana

Detonating a nuclear device within the city limits results in a $500 fine. -Location: United States, California, Chico

Idiots may not vote.-Location: United States, New Mexico

Having sexual relations with a porcupine is illegal.-Location: United States, Florida

One may not pee in his neighbor's mouth.-Location: United States, Illinois

Any motorist who sights a team of horses coming toward him must pull well off the road, cover his car with a blanket or canvas that blends with the countryside, and let the horses pass. If the horses appear skittish, the motorist must take his car apart, piece by piece, and hide it under the nearest bushes.-Location: United States, Pennsylvania

You may not have more than two dildos in a house.-Location: United States, Arizona

If two trains meet on the same track, neither shall proceed until the other has passed.-Location: United States, Kansas

It is unlawful for "negroes" to be within county boundries from sundown to sunrise. -Location: United States, Illinois

It is considered an offense to push a live moose out of a moving airplane.-Location: United States, Alaska

Law forbids eating in a place that is on fire.- Location: United States, Illinois, Chicago

Persons classified as "ugly" may not walk down any street.-Location: United States, California, San Francisco

The penalty for jumping off a building is death.-Location: United States, New York

It is illegal to get a fish drunk.-Location: United States, Ohio

A recently passed anticrime law requires criminals to give their victims 24 hours notice, either orally or in writing, and to explain the nature of the crime to be committed.-Location: United States, Texas

It is considered an offense to shower naked.-Location: United States, Florida

It's illegal to take a lion to the movies.-Location: United States, Maryland, Baltimore

It is illegal to molest butterflies.-Location: United States, California

The molestation of trash cans is banned.-Location: United States, Florida, Daytona Beach

You may not fart in a public place after 6 P.M. on Thursdays.-Location: United States, Florida

It is illegal to wipe one's car with used underwear.-Location: United States, California

It is a criminal offense to photograph animals without first asking their permission- Location: United States, Wyoming

If these got your attention, heres more http://www.dumblaws.com/ :D

Brackneyc
Sep 23rd, 05, 06:23 AM
It's illegal to take a lion to the movies.-Location: United States, Maryland, Baltimore

:D


I think this one is a good idea. How many times have you heard your friend say that if only it were legal to take a lion to the movies. Laws like this protect people like us that like to take our gazelles to the movies.

Dayton68Z28
Sep 23rd, 05, 08:29 AM
detonating a nuclear device within the city limits results in a $500 fine. -Location: United States, California, Chico


This is a good law.
I live in Chico

Codi
Sep 23rd, 05, 10:20 AM
NOW, why did I buy a fishing license when I have to drink alone? Only in Ohio.

Vintage 68
Sep 23rd, 05, 10:40 AM
It is illegal to wipe one's car with used underwear.-Location: United States, California

:D

Dang - I may be off to jail soon...
It's that or only use 'new' ones... ya think the misses will notice?

Jailbird

MrDanB
Sep 23rd, 05, 11:27 AM
Dang - I may be off to jail soon...
It's that or only use 'new' ones... ya think the misses will notice?

Jailbird


John, Do you suppose that's where GM came up with the name 'burnished brown" :D

Dano :beers:

kristofer
Sep 24th, 05, 11:38 PM
i got one.....

The patriot act 1 and 2

67 Swedish Convertible
Sep 25th, 05, 05:04 AM
Well....Makes me think WHY the laws are there....they must be there for a reason..It must have been some real dumb f-cks that have tried all these things. And got caught doing it. On the other hand...."nuclear device"...naaaahh - must be a politician that did something to justify his/her place in some comitte...
:beers:

4Z2864
Sep 25th, 05, 09:58 PM
I'm 41 and can remember the "negro" carny's leaving town before dark because of that stupid law! :clonk:

RamAirDave
Sep 25th, 05, 10:17 PM
Not quite as dumb as those listed in the first post, but:

A few years back here, there was a guy who was charged with cursing in the presence of women and/or children. The guy fell out of his boat on the river, and said a 4 letter word in the process. Seriously, who wouldnt?!?! Apparantely there was someone on the bank that didnt take too kindly of it.

Never heard the follow-up, but just another law made way back in the day that is still on the books.

dave