“How many times a day do you break the law?” That could be the title of a new Harvey Silverglate book, but it’s a concern that was already vexing Americans more than a century ago. [Kyle Graham]
Chronicling the high cost of our legal system
by Walter Olson on March 26, 2012
“How many times a day do you break the law?” That could be the title of a new Harvey Silverglate book, but it’s a concern that was already vexing Americans more than a century ago. [Kyle Graham]
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A question came up at the pub the other day on the end of a moan about the red tape needed in business.
“Is there a single aspect of human existence that is not affected in some way by government laws or regulations”
We failed to come up with anything.
Sunrise and Sunset.
to Mannie: with Daylight Savings Time even THOSE are variable.
@Mannie
Sorry, they long beat you to it with Day Light Savings Time Changes.
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