I just heard on Montel... (and more stupid laws)
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You sure it wasn't "protect with a weapon of same level of lethalness".
Meaning - if I'm coming at you with a butterknife, you can't just pull out a .44 an blast me. I'm sure that most jury's will agree, if somebody is coming at you with a large knife with the intent to kill you, if you use a gun to defend yourself you are still "in the right".
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According to the person who read the law, there was nothing about lethalness... she said "same weapon". *shrug*
EDIT>> I don't know whether to take this to mean the same TYPE of weapon or the SAME WEAPON. Montel made fun of it referring to the SAME WEAPON.
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They just read a few others (adding more as the show continues):
- In Indiana, it's illegal for a driver to be blindfolded while operating a vehicle.
- In some other state, a broken promise is punishable by 1 year in jail.
- In some other state, it's illegal to photograph a rabbit during months X to X without a license.
- In Arizona, donkeys cannot sleep in bathtubs.
- In PA, housewives cannot hide dust under rugs in a dwelling.
- In a town in TX, it's illegal to dust anything in a building with a feather duster.
- In Manitoba, children are banned to enter donut shops (to protect them from weight problems)
- In NJ, slurping soup is against the law.
- In North Dakota, no one can get arrested on July 4.
- In Alabama, men cannot spit in front of women.
- In Mississippi, a man may not seduce a woman by lying and claiming he will marry her.
- In Michigan, a guy got arrested for giving someone the finger (potentially inciting a riot)
- In Arizona, there's a 25-year potential jail sentence for cutting down a cactus.
- In Alabama, it's illegal to cut off your arm, so as to have people feel sorry for you and give you money.
- In SC, it's illegal to give a tattoo unless you are a physician, and only if you are performing a surgical procedure (it's not illegal to receive tattoos, just to give them)
- In Missouri, if you are male and between 21-50, you must pay an annual $1 tax.
- In Hawaii, all residents may be fined as a result of NOT owning a boat.
Something tells me these laws in these states were created as a result of previous occurrences that led to lawsuits.
- In Indiana, it's illegal for a driver to be blindfolded while operating a vehicle.
- In some other state, a broken promise is punishable by 1 year in jail.
- In some other state, it's illegal to photograph a rabbit during months X to X without a license.
- In Arizona, donkeys cannot sleep in bathtubs.
- In PA, housewives cannot hide dust under rugs in a dwelling.
- In a town in TX, it's illegal to dust anything in a building with a feather duster.
- In Manitoba, children are banned to enter donut shops (to protect them from weight problems)
- In NJ, slurping soup is against the law.
- In North Dakota, no one can get arrested on July 4.
- In Alabama, men cannot spit in front of women.
- In Mississippi, a man may not seduce a woman by lying and claiming he will marry her.
- In Michigan, a guy got arrested for giving someone the finger (potentially inciting a riot)
- In Arizona, there's a 25-year potential jail sentence for cutting down a cactus.
- In Alabama, it's illegal to cut off your arm, so as to have people feel sorry for you and give you money.
- In SC, it's illegal to give a tattoo unless you are a physician, and only if you are performing a surgical procedure (it's not illegal to receive tattoos, just to give them)
- In Missouri, if you are male and between 21-50, you must pay an annual $1 tax.
- In Hawaii, all residents may be fined as a result of NOT owning a boat.
Something tells me these laws in these states were created as a result of previous occurrences that led to lawsuits.
I would take anything heard or seen on Montel with two grains of salt. Its a semi-sensationalist talk show after all. I've seen some rather bogus 'factoids' flashed across the screen in the fade-out to station break.
Wow, someone really briefed in Canadian Law before going on Montel.
I live in Manitoba, and I've sure never heard that before.There's a ton of sodomy laws in various states forbidding deviant sexual acts by consenting adults.
If I'm getting a BJ, cunnilingus or anally in my bedroom it's my business. All those laws need to be revoked.
If I'm getting a BJ, cunnilingus or anally in my bedroom it's my business. All those laws need to be revoked.
My states laws ;
Connecticut:
You can be stopped by the police for biking over 65 miles per hour.
You are not allowed to walk across a street on your hands.
A pickle is not officially a pickle unless it bounces
It is illegal to dispose of used razor blades.
You may not educate dogs.
Connecticut:
You can be stopped by the police for biking over 65 miles per hour.
You are not allowed to walk across a street on your hands.
A pickle is not officially a pickle unless it bounces
It is illegal to dispose of used razor blades.
You may not educate dogs.
Actually, they're probably about to get nuked thanks to the SC decision regarding the Texas sodomy law.
HA HA HA, look at NY's law ;
AZ
You may not have more than two dildos in a house.
No more than six girls may live in any house.
An ordinance prohibits the wearing of suspenders.
Hunting camels is prohibited.
CA
Animals are banned from mating publicly within 1,500 feet of a tavern, school, or place of worship.
It is a misdemeanor to shoot at any kind of game from a moving vehicle, unless the target is a whale.
No vehicle without a driver may exceed 60 miles per hour.
You are not permitted to wear cowboy boots unless you already own at least two cows.
It is illegal in for a man to beat his wife with a strap wider than 2 inches without her consent.
The owners of houses with Christmas lights on them past February second may be fined up to $250.
CT
You cannot buy any alcohol after 8pm or on Sundays.
Silly string is banned.
You can be stopped by the police for biking over 65 miles per hour
ID
If a police officer approaches a vehicle and suspects that the occupants are engaging in sex, he must either honk, or flash his lights and wait for three minutes before approaching the car.
Residents may not fish from a giraffe's back.
IN
Oral sex is illegal.
A man over the age of 18 may be arrested for statutory rape if the passenger in his car is not wearing her socks and shoes, and is under the age of 17.
You may not back into a parking spot. Police officers cannot see your license plate.
Smoking in the state legislature building is banned, except when the legislature is in session.
KY
It is illegal to transport an ice cream cone in your pocket.
It is considered an offense for anyone to receive anal sex.
MA
Children may smoke, but they may not purchase cigarettes.
Alcoholic drink specials are illegal.
Tattooing and body piercing is illegal.
It is illegal to frighten a pigeon.
An ordinance prohibits the use of space guns.
ME
You may not step out of a plane in flight.
Shoelaces must be tied while walking down the street.
NM
It's forbidden for a female to appear unshaven in public
NY
Women may go topless in public, providing it is not being used as a business.
The penalty for jumping off a building is death.
OH It is illegal to fish for whales on Sunday.
It is illegal for more than five women to live in a house.
Anal intercourse is banned.
It's illegal to catch mice without a hunting license!
Breast feeding is not allowed in public.
TN
Giving and receiving oral sex is still prohibited by law.
Driving is not to be done while asleep.
The age of consent is 16, but 12 if the girl is a virgin.
It is legal to gather and consume roadkill.
Illegal for a woman to drive a car unless there is a man either running or walking in front of it waving a red flag to warn approaching motorists and pedestrians.
It's illegal for frogs to croak after 11 PM.
UT
When a person reaches the age of 50, he/she can then marry their cousin.
It is illegal to detonate any nuclear weapon. You can have them, but you just can't detonate them.
A husband is responsible for every criminal act committed by his wife while she is in his presence.
Women may not swear.
Daylight must be visible between partners on a dance floor.
You're not allowed to sell beverages containing more than 3.2% alcohol.
WV
It is legal for a male to have sex with an animal as long as it does not exceed 40 lbs.
Roadkill may be taken home for supper.
Whistling underwater is prohibited.
It is legal to beat your wife so long as it is done in public on Sunday, on the courthouse steps.
Those crazy West Virginians
AZ
You may not have more than two dildos in a house.
No more than six girls may live in any house.
An ordinance prohibits the wearing of suspenders.
Hunting camels is prohibited.
CA
Animals are banned from mating publicly within 1,500 feet of a tavern, school, or place of worship.
It is a misdemeanor to shoot at any kind of game from a moving vehicle, unless the target is a whale.
No vehicle without a driver may exceed 60 miles per hour.
You are not permitted to wear cowboy boots unless you already own at least two cows.
It is illegal in for a man to beat his wife with a strap wider than 2 inches without her consent.
The owners of houses with Christmas lights on them past February second may be fined up to $250.
CT
You cannot buy any alcohol after 8pm or on Sundays.
Silly string is banned.
You can be stopped by the police for biking over 65 miles per hour
ID
If a police officer approaches a vehicle and suspects that the occupants are engaging in sex, he must either honk, or flash his lights and wait for three minutes before approaching the car.
Residents may not fish from a giraffe's back.
IN
Oral sex is illegal.
A man over the age of 18 may be arrested for statutory rape if the passenger in his car is not wearing her socks and shoes, and is under the age of 17.
You may not back into a parking spot. Police officers cannot see your license plate.
Smoking in the state legislature building is banned, except when the legislature is in session.
KY
It is illegal to transport an ice cream cone in your pocket.
It is considered an offense for anyone to receive anal sex.
MA
Children may smoke, but they may not purchase cigarettes.
Alcoholic drink specials are illegal.
Tattooing and body piercing is illegal.
It is illegal to frighten a pigeon.
An ordinance prohibits the use of space guns.
ME
You may not step out of a plane in flight.
Shoelaces must be tied while walking down the street.
NM
It's forbidden for a female to appear unshaven in public
NY
Women may go topless in public, providing it is not being used as a business.
The penalty for jumping off a building is death.
OH It is illegal to fish for whales on Sunday.
It is illegal for more than five women to live in a house.
Anal intercourse is banned.
It's illegal to catch mice without a hunting license!
Breast feeding is not allowed in public.
TN
Giving and receiving oral sex is still prohibited by law.
Driving is not to be done while asleep.
The age of consent is 16, but 12 if the girl is a virgin.
It is legal to gather and consume roadkill.
Illegal for a woman to drive a car unless there is a man either running or walking in front of it waving a red flag to warn approaching motorists and pedestrians.
It's illegal for frogs to croak after 11 PM.
UT
When a person reaches the age of 50, he/she can then marry their cousin.
It is illegal to detonate any nuclear weapon. You can have them, but you just can't detonate them.
A husband is responsible for every criminal act committed by his wife while she is in his presence.
Women may not swear.
Daylight must be visible between partners on a dance floor.
You're not allowed to sell beverages containing more than 3.2% alcohol.
WV
It is legal for a male to have sex with an animal as long as it does not exceed 40 lbs.
Roadkill may be taken home for supper.
Whistling underwater is prohibited.
It is legal to beat your wife so long as it is done in public on Sunday, on the courthouse steps.
Those crazy West Virginians
Obviously, there are many laws on the books in many states that just aren't enforced.
Here in Texas, it is still illegal to carry a pair of pliers in your pocket. It goes back to the range wars when ranchers would go along cutting any fences they found. It isn't really applicable today.
Here in Texas, it is still illegal to carry a pair of pliers in your pocket. It goes back to the range wars when ranchers would go along cutting any fences they found. It isn't really applicable today.
Heh, I love these things. I think there's one in Georgia that prohibits the eating of fried chicken with a plastic knife.
Same goes for marihuana. If I want to grow and/or smoke marihuana in my home it's my damn business. Another law that needs to be revoked.
The only problem with that is people tend to leave their houses and do other similiar stupid sh|t when high on pot.
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Arcadia, CA
Peacocks have the right of way to cross any street, including driveways.
Walnut, CA
Kites may not be flown above 10 feet over the ground.
Children may not wear a halloween mask unless they get a special permit from the sheriff.
Males may not dress as a female unless a special permit is obtained from the sheriff.
My favorite:
Pasadena, CA
It is illegal for a secretary to be alone in a room with her boss.
Peacocks have the right of way to cross any street, including driveways.
Walnut, CA
Kites may not be flown above 10 feet over the ground.
Children may not wear a halloween mask unless they get a special permit from the sheriff.
Males may not dress as a female unless a special permit is obtained from the sheriff.
My favorite:
Pasadena, CA
It is illegal for a secretary to be alone in a room with her boss.
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