OK, not the complete history. That would take more time than I have. OTOH, this neat list of stupid laws shows that there is a long history of the inexplicably daft in legislation ( Read more... )

1. Dear Abby column here.

A young mother thought it was appropriate to smash her four year old son's toys in front of him to teach him discipline. ::headdesk::

2. Column hereA woman puts off having a pap smear because her friend said it was painful. That's all. She didn't bother asking a doctor or a nurse who could have explained things to her ( Read more... )