It’s on The Books

Most of us consider ourselves to be law abiding citizens and would like to stay that way. So, in an effort to keep all my Triond friends on the straight and narrow, I thought I would advise you of some laws in various areas you should be aware of in order to stay out of trouble and avoid fines or time spent in jail.

If you are visiting Detroit Michigan, you should know that it is illegal for a man to scowl at his wife on Sunday. All you men out there who are planning a trip to motor city it might be wise to put on a happy face.

For those who want to visit Alaska in the near future you would be wise to avoid pushing a live moose out of a moving plane. That is providing you can get the darn moose in the plane to begin with.

Leave your red masks at home when visiting or living in the fair state of Arizona. If you don’t you should be aware that committing any misdemeanor in that state while wearing said red mask constitutes a felony.

You should also be aware that if a criminal attacks you in Arizona you may only protect yourself by using the same weapon the person possesses. “ May I borrow your gun please?”

For all you women out there you might want to bring along a tape measure when visiting Wyoming, especially if you want to join your husband for a drink at the local watering hole. It is illegal there for any woman to stand withing 5 feet of a bar while drinking.

For those of you who are planning on visiting West Virginia next summer, don’t forget to bring your swim suits but be aware that it is illegal to whistle while underwater.

Speaking of water, In Baldwin, California it is illegal to ride your bike in a swimming pools, so keep the water rides confined to the ocean will you?

When fishing in Pennsylvania, you might want to stick to using a rod, as the use of dynamite to catch fish is strictly prohibited.

Utah I discovered is one romantic state, as long as you don’t like to slow dance. In that state you just might be arrested if daylight is not visible between partners on the dance floor.

If you are from Utah, or anywhere else for that matter, you might want to be a little careful in answering any questions people in Mississippi asked, as it is illegal to teach another person what polygamy is.

Do you know the laws in your state?