In Rochester, Michigan, the law is that anyone bathing in public must have the bathing suit inspected by a police officer
Immediately I wondered if this law in Rochester was enforced, and what were the penalties for noncompliance? Does the police have a swimsuit squad, and do they wear spiffy uniforms? What sorts of swimsuits are legal? Or is it simply a ploy to give underworked police officers something to do?
What a nice place it must be. Do little fat policemen get kitties out of trees, and loiter around Dunkin' Donuts or Krispy Kreme? Apparently, in the absence of serious crimes like murder and meth manufacturing, they can regulate swimwear.
Actually, I see this law as simply a strategy for getting the Rochester Police Department on Cops, rounding up those thong or string bikini-wearers.
And, of course, after they've rounded up their quota of Michigan bikini girls, they could repair to the doughnut shop for some restoration in the form of coffee and doughnuts, as the theme music goes "Bad girls, bad girls, whatcha gonna do, whatcha gonna do when they come for you?"
The police must be happy there.
ReplyDeleteThose archaic laws mystify me. Why don't they clear up the books?
ReplyDeleteIt's actually an old law from 1889 that was more of an urban legend than an actual law. It is no longer in effect. Also I am from Michigan, so I would appreciate it if you would stop thinking of this as some pervert cops trying to get a look at some young girls in bikinis, or as they have nothing else to do so they just thought of some stupid thing to keep them busy. Thanks...
ReplyDeleteIt's actually an old law from 1889 that was more of an urban legend than an actual law. It is no longer in effect. Also I am from Michigan, so I would appreciate it if you would stop thinking of this as some pervert cops trying to get a look at some young girls in bikinis, or as they have nothing else to do so they just thought of some stupid thing to keep them busy. Thanks...
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