Stupid State Laws - North Dakota

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):

North Dakota

"It is legal to shoot an Indian on horseback, provided you are in a covered wagon."

I know this one is a dated law, but still it is ridiculous even for back in the day.  Sure, this law was probably passed back when cowboys and Indians were constantly getting in scuffles, but that still doesn't explain why it is only legal to shoot an Indian on horseback only when you are in a covered wagon.  What would happen if you were being attacked and you didn't bring your covered wagon that day?  Or what if you did bring your wagon, but the Indians attacked you on foot?  I guess the moral of this law is that people are really stupid especially if they are from the 1800's and from North Dakota.

"Wait a minute here.  There is a covered wagon, but none of those guys are in it and are still shooting Indians.  Arrest Them!"