From the mouths of politicians

[ysengrin]

"I don't think it had to do with religion, but my mom raised me to go to church on Sunday" -- South Carolina Representative Nathan Ballentine on why the state's blue laws should not be repealed.

For those fortunate enough to not know what a blue law is, check out the Wikipedia entry. I can remember back in Texas in the late 70's that one way to buy just about anything on Sunday was to show it would be used in a funeral . . .

Comments

[acrothdragon.livejournal.com]

Some counties in Texas still uphold the old blue laws, I just find them unnecessary.

[westly-roanoke.livejournal.com]

Ditto.

I remember tons of things closed on Sunday, and the liquor sections of stores having to be totally separate so that you couldn't get in there Before a certain time on Sunday.

I also remember the Wagon Wheel, which was a large successful nightspot because of it's ability to sell alcholol on Sunday at all. When they changed it to before noon, the Wagon Wheel's popularity plummeted...and it became a haunted building. (That people KEEP setting fire to...)

Personally, I think it's goofy to have laws like that. But hey, if it means I can buy office supplies at drug stores...it's cool in the past.

[wyoon.livejournal.com]

Living in SC, I've dealt with those laws all my life. When a weekend was the only productive time outside of work, it's aggravating.

[porsupah.livejournal.com]

It's oddly interesting to see how Sunday trading and alcohol sales are handled in various parts of the world.. in Germany, it seems few places are allowed to open - or rather, to actually sell anything, leaving some places to open for viewing only. In the UK, large stores can only open for six hours, often 10am-4pm, whilst corner stores have complete freedom. I don't recall noticing any special restrictions in Malaysia or Singapore, other than some places noting they won't sell alcohol to Muslims.

[bosn.livejournal.com]

You may not believe this but I do wish there was something like that in force. Nothing to do with religion, But I think the world could use one day a week for reflection and not spending. Just a day of picnics and play. By all the shit you need the day before.