4th of July Hypocricy (was: OT Celebration)

From: Jim Davis <jimdavis_at_gorge.net>
Date: Thu Jul 5 01:13:40 2001

I think the most offensive law in Oz is the requirement that all citizens vote.
I do have a question, you have to show up to the polling place, is it required
that
you ACTUALLY vote for anyone on the ballot?
Jim Davis.

Geoff Roberts wrote:
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Richard Erlacher" <edick_at_idcomm.com>
> To: <classiccmp_at_classiccmp.org>
> Sent: Thursday, July 05, 2001 6:58 AM
> Subject: Re: RE: 4th of July Hypocricy (was: OT Celebration)
>
> > It all supports the Californian conclusion that "you can't legislate
> good
<snip>
> Uh, you've obviously never lived in Australia.
> In all States it is illegal to ride a motorcycle without an approved
> crash helmet. $200 on the spot fine.(Varies from state to state)
> In South Australia (maybe others too) it is now illegal to ride a
> bicycle without an approved bicycle crash helmet. $50 on the spot fine.
>
> Not silly in the sense that they save lives, but indicative of the depth
> of interference in peoples lives by politicians needing to be seen to be
> doing something.
>
> cheers
>
> Geoff in Oz
Received on Thu Jul 05 2001 - 01:13:40 BST