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Originally Posted by Si modo
I think it's irrelevant if it was enforced or not. The fact that it was on the books means that it could be applied at any time. For example, if a popular town official is a suspect, I imagine that book would be pulled out and followed to a tee.
And, if the "understanding" was that no one would really be charged, why have it on the books in the first place? Especially considering that few municipalities had the same official policy and the state cops did not have the policy either, it seems it would be an easy thing to change.
After living a short time in a small town, I know that official policies that are rarely applied, can be applied at will when it serves some cronie purpose.
This all begs the question: Why keep it as an official policy, especially considering the path of least resistance seems to be to change it?
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I understand your point, that it could be used selectively. I agree that it is a ridiculous law in the 1st place and should not have been there at all.
But, if it was there and not applied, did town officials even know it was there? I'm suggesting that it was not applied, not discussed, not even known. Therefore, nobody addressed it to have the law removed.