HEyHEY
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Wed Feb-18-04 04:39 PM
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Here's a sick bit of info from ALberta |
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You get a larger fine here for running a stop sign than you do for spousal abuse.
THat's fucking sad.
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Screaming Lord Byron
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Wed Feb-18-04 04:40 PM
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1. It's also illegal to cross the lines in a car park. |
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Wed Feb-18-04 04:43 PM
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2. I heard it's illegal to smoke in front of Calgary resaurants |
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Wed Feb-18-04 04:45 PM
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3. Think so. The smokers seem to be huddled out of the way. |
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Wed Feb-18-04 04:55 PM
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4. Don't feel too bad - often laws and punishments |
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are put in place because a problem exists and needs firm control. An optimistic viewpoint might be that spouse abuse isn't much of a problem in Alberta (or maybe it's addressed under other laws - assault in general?)
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Wed Feb-18-04 05:00 PM
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5. I don't get why it's just a fine |
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