Sunday, July 15, 2012

Stupid State Laws - Arkansas

Here comes another post about a state law that still exists on the books and why it is ridiculous (to see them all, click here):

Arkansas

"The Arkansas River can rise no higher than to the Main Street bridge in Little Rock."

OK, that is just stupid.  Who do the cops arrest during a really big flood?  And for that case, is this law specific to river itself?  If the river does go above the Main Street bridge, do they fine the river or put it in jail somehow?  And for that matter, why is this even a law when there is no way to even actually enforce it?  Way too many questions, not enough answers.  (Side note - it is also a law that you have to pronounce the name of the state by saying, "Arkansaw", I guess they really hate Kansas and don't want to be associated with them in any way.)

"Now listen here, buddy, you rose above the Main Street bridge last week, so you are going to have to come with us and spend a couple nights in jail to think about what you did."

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