krusty Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 Residents in Malawi's financial capital Blantyre have reacted angrily at government attempts to criminalise farting in public.The Local Courts Bill, to be introduced next week, reads: "Any person who vitiates the atmosphere in any place so as to make it noxious to the public to the health of persons in general dwelling or carrying on business in the neighbourhood or passing along a public way, shall be guilty of a misdemeanour."College student, Matthews Phiri, was not alone in saying he could not understand how the government hoped to enforce the new law - adding to widespread criticism that the new law is a giant waste of public funds."We all fart in public and it will be difficult to tell who has done it. Some do it silently. In some cases it is like teargas which goes like shhhh! Our legislators need to concentrate on discussing development projects. They should not waste our time and money on childish issues.http://uk.news.yahoo.com/4/20110210/twl-malawians-voice-anger-against-fartin-41f21e0.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterG Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 What great legislation, We should introduce it, it would be like a breath of fresh air. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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