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The Obsolescence Of Blue Laws In The 21st Century, Ira P. Robbins
The Obsolescence Of Blue Laws In The 21st Century, Ira P. Robbins
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Depending on where in the United States one is located on any given Sunday or Christian holiday, it is against the law to buy a beer or a car, go shopping, hunt, or even play Bingo. This prohibition is a direct result of Blue Laws, alternatively called Sunday Closing Laws or Lord’s Day Acts. Blue Laws frustrate commerce and recreational activities. While at one time they might have aligned with societal values or served a practical secular purpose, such as providing workers with a day of rest, modern society renders Blue Laws obsolete and nonsensical.
Due to rapid change in …