so you agree that the "sangria" law, or rather the "mxing alcohol" law
doesn't make sense?

--- In [email protected], "Stephanie Smilay"
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> On Jan 31, 2008 11:21 AM, Ray Bradley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> >
> > Ellen, the sangria law is a leftover from the time of Prohibition and
> >  general temperance. It's not about the modern government running our
> >  lives; it's a nearly 100 year old law that's a relic from a different
> >  age.
> >
> >  Remember that all of the old states of some stupid laws, including
> >  Illinois. http://www.ahajokes.com/laws013.html
> >
> 
> Jeez, now you're going to get the list all serious.  Some of these
> laws make sense, or at least have counterparts elsewhere.  I don't
> think you can fly kites in DC, except on the Mall on the last Saturday
> in March; and I only WISH spitting were outlawed in public (at least,
> anywhere I am likely to be).  My reaction is invariably, "Ewww!  What
> are they THINKING?"  I've never gotten an answer, either, probably
> because until now I've had the good sense not to ask.
> 
> Stephanie
>


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