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The Straight Story Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Mar-09-11 08:45 AM
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Harford council approves legislation to permit fortune-telling
Harford council approves legislation to permit fortune-telling

(MD) Controversial legislation to allow fortune-telling in most of Harford County was approved by the county council Tuesday evening.

The council voted 6-1 to approve a bill that will permit the practice in B-2 and B-3 medium and high intensity business zones.

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The legislation drew earlier criticism, most of it of a religious nature, during a public hearing the council held March 1, prompting a delay on voting that evening.

But Guthrie and other council members said Tuesday they were hamstrung by court rulings that concluded fortune-telling is a legitimate exercise of free speech and bans against the practice violate First Amendment rights.

http://www.exploreharford.com/news/8278/harford-council-approves-legislation-permit-fortune-telling/
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MadHound Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Mar-09-11 08:48 AM
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1. Nothing wrong with that,
If people want to part with their money in such a manner, why should we stop them?
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Nye Bevan Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Mar-09-11 08:49 AM
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2. Wow. Who could have predicted that? (nt)
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