| Re: Irish to repeal old *nglish laws |
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Group: uk.current-events.n-ireland · Group Profile
Author: mothed outmothed out Date: Jan 11, 2007 07:43
Telmey® wrote:
> On Thu, 11 Jan 2007 14:06:43 GMT, in soc.culture.irish "Falcon"
> invalid.net> wrote :
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>>Turlough wrote:
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>>> mothed out wrote:
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>>>> Absolutely. I find the £2,500 fine if you "keep or use or act in the
>>>> management of any house, room, pit or other place for the purpose of
>>>> fighting or baiting lions" a bit much too.
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>>> The £2,500 fine is, I'm sure, quite a deterrent. In the States, we just
>>> allow people to get divorced...
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>>I was surprised to discover that it's still illegal to wear a suit of armour
>>in the UK Parliment. A bloody stupid prohibition if you ask me.
Amour was essential when Tarzan was liable to get his hands on the
mace. It's a health and safety issue really.
> It should be
>>obligatory during PM's question time.
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> I disagree, as most MPs leave their brain at home
> in the fridge anyway, no fear of damage or injury
> or even wear and tear!
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