4 Jul
2001
4 Jul
'01
6:13 p.m.
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(a)idcomm.com>
To: <classiccmp(a)classiccmp.org>
Sent: Thursday, July 05, 2001 6:58 AM
Subject: Re: RE: 4th of July Hypocricy (was: OT Celebration)
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It all supports the Californian conclusion that
"you can't legislate
good 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