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    The passage discusses the legal maxim "Dura lex sed lex" which means "the law is harsh but it is the law." It notes that laws must be followed even if they are difficult to obey or draconian. The passage then provides examples of some unusual and strange laws from around the world, such as laws prohibiting sleeping donkeys in bathtubs in Arizona after 7pm or forgetting your wife's birthday in Samoa. The passage concludes by stating that while laws may be weird, people must still abide by them according to renowned jurist Sanchez Roman.

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    The passage discusses the legal maxim "Dura lex sed lex" which means "the law is harsh but it is the law." It notes that laws must be followed even if they are difficult to obey or draconian. The passage then provides examples of some unusual and strange laws from around the world, such as laws prohibiting sleeping donkeys in bathtubs in Arizona after 7pm or forgetting your wife's birthday in Samoa. The passage concludes by stating that while laws may be weird, people must still abide by them according to renowned jurist Sanchez Roman.

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    The passage discusses the legal maxim "Dura lex sed lex" which means "the law is harsh but it is the law." It notes that laws must be followed even if they are difficult to obey or draconian. The passage then provides examples of some unusual and strange laws from around the world, such as laws prohibiting sleeping donkeys in bathtubs in Arizona after 7pm or forgetting your wife's birthday in Samoa. The passage concludes by stating that while laws may be weird, people must still abide by them according to renowned jurist Sanchez Roman.

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    Dura lex sed lex

    A legal maxim in Latin or brocard that literally means “the law is harsh, but it is the law." The law
    may be hard to observe or difficult to obey, but it remains the law and must be followed just the
    same. Even draconian laws must be followed or observed.

    According to renowned Spanish jurist Sanchez Roman, law in its specific sense is a rule of
    conduct. Laws as rules of conduct are supposed to be not only obligatory but also just, They
    should be obeyed by all for the benefit of all. But what if the law is not just? What if it is unusual,
    bizarre, or unreasonable, should the people still obey it? The answer is YES. The law may be
    weird (and may have been made by stupid lawmakers) but it is the law. Simply put, the people
    must still abide by it. Fortunately, we do not have the following strange laws and heaven forbids
    our lawmakers will copy them!

    1. Salmon Act of 1986 states that it’s illegal to hold salmon under suspicious circumstances
    (England and Wales);
    2. If you own any chickens in Quitman, Georgia, it is illegal to let them cross the road;
    3. Victoria, Australia’s second most populated state, says it illegal to change a light bulb unless
    you are a licensed electrician (Note: this has already been revised.);
    4. Milan in Italy states that it is a legal requirement to smile at all times except at funerals or
    hospitals;
    5. In Florida, it is illegal to pass wind in a public place after 6pm on Thursdays;
    6. In Arizona, it is against the law to have a sleeping donkey in your bathtub after 7 pm;
    7. It is against the law not to walk your dog at least three times a day in Turin, Italy;
    8. In Scotland, if someone knocks on your door and requires the use of your toilet, you must let
    them enter;
    9. In Samoa, it is illegal to forget your wife’s birthday;
    10. The French town of Sarpourenx makes it a legal requirement to have bought a burial plot
    before dying;
    11. It is Illegal to ride a cow drunk in Scotland;
    12. It is Illegal to chew gum in Singapore;
    13. No water pistols on New Year's in Cambodia;
    14. Married women can only have one glass of wine in Bolivia;
    15. Men cannot wear strapless gowns in Florida; and
    16. It is illegal to climb a tree in Toronto.

    Sources:
    https://www.thelawyerportal.com/blog/top-10-weirdest-laws-around-world/
    https://www.farandwide.com/s/weird-laws-world-4961c1ede8d749bf

    ASSIGNMENT:

    1. Cite one law, rule, regulation or policy of our government (whether present or past
    government) that you consider unusual, bizarre, inappropriate or unreasonable and discuss why
    you consider it as such. (Not more than 150 words.) (25 points)

    2. Cite one law, rule, regulation or policy of our government (whether present or past
    government) that you consider necessary, important or vital even if it is harsh or hard. (Not more
    than 150 words.) (25 points)
    Please take note that these questions call for your own view or opinion. Hence, there is no right
    or wrong answer here. After all, each and every person is entitled to his/her own opinion.
    Nevertheless, your work will be evaluated on how well and convincing you explain and defend
    your view or opinion.

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