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Old 04-14-2014, 08:13 PM
 
Location: Michigan
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A 200-year-old law criminalizing marital infidelity could be repealed this year if a measure moving through the New Hampshire legislature passes the Senate in coming days.

The law, on the books since the early 19th Century, makes adultery a Class B misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of up to $1,200. But the state House last week moved to repeal the law in an overwhelming, bipartisan vote.

New Hampshire moves to scrap adultery law
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Old 04-14-2014, 09:04 PM
 
Location: Bel Air, California
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Strumpets!
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Old 04-16-2014, 05:44 AM
 
Location: Londonderry, NH
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Why should one of man and womankind's favorite recreation be criminalized. Marriage has become an emotional compact and is no longer a property contract.
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Old 04-20-2014, 03:23 PM
 
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This is good news. Society has changed so much in 200 years. Shouldn't the laws on the books also change with the times? I am happy to live in a state where our government recognizes that repeal of laws is sometimes just as beneficial as creating new laws. It demonstrates a balanced approach to governing and reading this news makes me feel just a little more free.
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Old 05-02-2014, 02:38 PM
 
Location: NH
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Americans are getting conditioned to everything wrong. That doesn't make it right. What is the point in repealing a law that is never enforced?
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Old 05-02-2014, 03:03 PM
 
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What is the point in repealing a law that is never enforced?
What is the point of keeping a law on the books that is never enforced? Simplify the books.
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