So, I heard on the radio that there is a bill being considered in Honolulu which would ban people with BO from public transportation. The story came from the Honolulu Advertiser, Tuesday. According to the proposal, this law would make it illegal to bring anything onto the bus, including clothing or animals which might emit an offensive smell. If convicted, a person could be fined up to $500, spend up to six months in jail, or be both fined and jailed.
So, what's "offensive"? Cheese? Sweat? Strong perfume? Who's to judge?
This question echoes every time legislation is introduced like this. What music is too loud? lyrics too coarse? What billboards or advertising creep too much into view?
It's bad form to legislate manners and good taste. If you ask me, let people work it out among themselves. Why can't we all get along?
Less laws. More common sense!
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