OFF: Silly laws in the USA

[Ted Jackson jr. EL84]

> From:          Michel Ellis <ellis at SES.COM>

> I don't know the source of the name, but Blue Laws are/were common in the
> Bible Belt states dominated by Baptists. I believe they are a direct result
> of Baptists frowning upon frivolousness in general and particularily on
> Sundays. No drinkin' and no dancin' allowed !
>
> >
Careful, there!  They have all kinds of Blue Laws in Liberal Mass.,
and throughout New England, but like elsewhere, they aren't
enforced...
theo