So, Constitutionalicious types, whattya think of this?

From Savage in the blurt thread:

In 1961, the United States Supreme Court explicitly overturned the Maryland provision in the Torcaso v. Watkins decision, holding that laws requiring "a belief in the existence of God" in order to hold public office violated freedom of religion provided for by the First Amendment to the United States Constitution.
 
I lived in one, am soon moving to another. Could affect my career plans:rolleyes:
 
Because not having rules and someone with the authority and ability to enforce them will surely end all discrimination in the world.

In this case, it is the State imposing the discrimination. As was true of Jim Crow in most cases.

However, I do have lingering reservations about making the transition in my lifetime. I'm not ready to abolish the State until I'm sure that feasible alternatives are in place. Because, unlike some guys of that stripe, if you gave me a choice between a Mad Max world and the existence of the State, I would grudgingly opt for the State.
 
stupidity can be found in all 50 states.........


Alabama – It is illegal to wear a fake moustache in church and cause “unseemly laughter.”

California, Apple Valley – It is unlawful for ducks to quack after 10:00 PM.

California, Castaic – If a dentist accidentally pulls the wrong tooth of a patient, then the patient has the right to pull one of the dentist’s teeth.

California, Hesperia – No one is allowed to duel if the opponent selects water pistols as weapons.

Colorado, Sterling – It’s illegal to allow a pet cat to run loose without a tail-light.

Connecticut, Devon – It’s unlawful to walk backwards after sunset.

Delaware – It is against the law to sell a wooden leg at a pawn broker.

Florida- It is unlawful for men to be seen in public wearing a strapless gown.

Georgia, Quitman – It is against the law for chickens to cross streets.

Idaho – It’s illegal for a man to give his “sweetheart” a box of candy weighing anything less than 50 pounds.

Illinois, Oblong – It is illegal to make love while fishing on your wedding day.

Indiana – The law states, once your breath leaves your body, it is no longer your property.

Iowa, Marshalltown – It is illegal for horses to eat fire hydrants.

Kansas, Natoma – You’d be breaking the law if you practiced knife throwing at men in striped suits.

Maine, Portland –It’s illegal to tickle a girl under the chin with a feather.

Massachusets – It is illegal to put tomatoes in clam chowder.
New York, New York City – The state law actually states: “it is legal for a woman to ride the subway topless since it is legal for a man to ride the subway topless.”

North Carolina – It’s unlawful to sing out of tune.

Tennessee, Memphis – it is illegal for a woman to pilot a car unless there is a man running or walking in front of it, waving a red flag to warn approaching motorists and pedestrians.

Washington, Seattle – it is illegal to carry a concealed weapon that is longer than 6 feet.
 
In Washington State, it's illegal to take even your 25 year old wife's virginity, but you can sleep with a non-virgin who is 17. :eek:
 
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