Wednesday, May 23, 2007

The Laws of the Great Garden State

Our good friends at the ACLU of New Jersey asked the New Jersey Law Revision Commission to recommend that the New Jersey state legislature remove two laws from the New Jersey statutes --- two laws that have been held unconstitutional. The ACLU succeeded. It took four years, but because of the persistant efforts of Deborah Jacobs, Executive Director of the ACLU the job is now done. Click here for the post on BlueJersey.com by Deborah Jacobs, Executive Director of the ACLU.

The two laws are:

(1) A now out-of-date law requiring that students stand during the Pledge of Allegiance. This was ruled unconstitutional by the Third Circuit Court of Appeals almost 30 years ago and by the U.S. Supreme Court more than 60 years ago.

(2) A law requiring that minors seeking abortions notify a parent. This was ruled unconstitutional in an ACLU-NJ/Planned Parenthood challenge in 2000.

It seemed reasonable and prudent that the Law Revision Commission acted promptly this year and did what was necessary to help NJ residents avoid any further confusion on the issue. However, before they made the change, according to an article in the May 14th New Jersey Law Journal, the NJ Law Review Commission considered that such changes were too “controversial”. Seems that they were concerned that no one in the legislature would want to appear to vote against the Pledge of Allegience or on the issue of abortion.

Such decisions, of course, should not be political.

Kudos to Law Revision folks, on doing your job. Quadruple kudos to Deborah for her vigilance in keeping up this effort for all these years. For that effort, New Jersey thanks you.

In the future, maybe there are some easier laws the Law Revision Commission might want to start with, just to kick up their juices in order to get ready for the tougher laws...

Perhaps there are other laws still on the NJ books --- that we just don’t need or need to be updated.

Check these out:

N.J.S.A. 39:4-85. Passing to left when overtaking; passing when in lines; signaling to pass; passing upon right

The driver of a vehicle overtaking another vehicle proceeding in the same direction shall pass at a safe distance to the left thereof and shall not again drive to the right side of the roadway until safely clear of the overtaken vehicle….

The driver of an overtaking motor vehicle not within a business or residence district
shall give audible warning with his horn or other warning device before passing or attempting to pass a vehicle proceeding in the same direction….

“…or other warning device”? Hmmm, what could legally pass for an “other warning device”?

Perhaps, it is not only legal to flip the finger to the driver in the next car when you pass him ----maybe it is required by N.J.S.A. 39:4-85. So when you’re on the NJ Turnpike, drive courteously, and follow the law. You don’t want to get points on your license, and up those already high New Jersey insurance rates. Go for the gold.

Another law the Law Review Commission should look at is ---

N.J.S.A 36:2-54

"Kindness Awareness Month in New Jersey" designated.

1.The month of May of each year is hereby designated as "Kindness Awareness Month in New Jersey." All citizens of this State are urged to partake in educational programs and activities to foster kindness.

Hmm. So, now kindness is legislated in NJ --- but only in May.
And giving loud or noticeable warnings to passing cars on the NJTpke or GSP is a must.

So, for the rest of the month, [especially the coming holiday weekend]--- be kind when passing cars, and signal them appropriately.

19 comments:

Anonymous said...

Pretty section of content. I just stumbled upon your web site and in accession capital
to assert that I get actually enjoyed account your blog
posts. Anyway I will be subscribing to your augment and even
I achievement you access consistently quickly.

Also visit my page: visit

Anonymous said...

Hi there i am kavin, its my first time to commenting anywhere, when i read this post i thought i could also make comment due to this sensible piece of writing.



Visit my site See More

Anonymous said...

Great beat ! I would like to apprentice at the same time as you amend your site, how could i subscribe for
a weblog web site? The account aided me a acceptable deal.
I had been a little bit acquainted of this your broadcast offered vibrant clear concept

my homepage: to College Orgies

Anonymous said...

Pretty nice post. I just stumbled upon your blog and wished to say that I've truly enjoyed surfing around your blog posts. After all I'll be subscribing
to your feed and I hope you write again very soon!


My blog ... click through the following web site

Anonymous said...

Good site you have got here.. It's hard to find good quality writing like yours nowadays. I really appreciate individuals like you! Take care!!

Also visit my weblog - http://www.seemarksart.com/index.php/member/193823/

Anonymous said...

I don't know whether it's just me or if everybody else experiencing issues with your website.
It appears like some of the written text in your posts are running off the screen.
Can someone else please comment and let me know
if this is happening to them too? This could be a problem with my web browser because I've had this happen before. Thanks

Feel free to surf to my homepage - more

Anonymous said...

Hello there, I found your website by the use of Google whilst looking for a comparable subject, your website got here
up, it seems great. I've bookmarked it in my google bookmarks.
Hello there, just turned into alert to your blog thru Google, and located that it is truly informative. I'm going to
be careful for brussels. I will be grateful if you continue
this in future. A lot of folks will likely be benefited out of
your writing. Cheers!

Look into my site :: Helpful Site

Anonymous said...

Hi there! This article couldn't be written much better! Looking at this post reminds me of my previous roommate! He constantly kept talking about this. I am going to send this post to him. Fairly certain he's going to have a great read.
Thank you for sharing!

My website ... Naomi

Anonymous said...

Hey there would you mind sharing which blog
platform you're using? I'm looking to start my own blog soon but I'm having a tough time selecting between BlogEngine/Wordpress/B2evolution and Drupal. The reason I ask is because your layout seems different then most blogs and I'm looking for something unique.
P.S Apologies for getting off-topic but I had to ask!


Feel free to visit my webpage click here

Anonymous said...

Definitely consider that that you said. Your favourite reason appeared to be on the
net the simplest thing to be mindful of. I say to you, I certainly get annoyed
whilst people consider worries that they just don't understand about. You controlled to hit the nail upon the top and also outlined out the entire thing with no need side effect , other people can take a signal. Will probably be back to get more. Thanks

Review my homepage ... stylish Teen Dildoing

Anonymous said...

What a data of un-ambiguity and preserveness of precious experience about unexpected emotions.



Here is my web page :: http://pornharvest.com/index.php?m=2084061

Anonymous said...

Hey! Someone in my Myspace group shared this site with us
so I came to check it out. I'm definitely enjoying the information. I'm book-marking and will be tweeting this to my followers!

Great blog and outstanding style and design.



Also visit my web site; Zasady systemu punktowego.

Anonymous said...

Hi! I could have sworn I've visited this website before but after browsing through a few of the posts I realized it's new to me.
Anyways, I'm certainly delighted I discovered it and I'll be book-marking it and
checking back often!

Also visit my weblog official Source

Anonymous said...

Hurrah, that's what I was exploring for, what a information! existing here at this webpage, thanks admin of this site.

Also visit my weblog ... http://pornharvest. com/index.php?m=2084343

Anonymous said...

Hello There. I discovered your weblog using msn.
That is a very well written article. I will be sure
to bookmark it and return to learn more of your useful info.
Thank you for the post. I will certainly return.

my blog: Http://Pornharvest.Com/Index.Php?M=2326918

Anonymous said...

Couldn"t be more impressed with this site and the fantastic articles. Make sure you keep up the very good function. Great, informative sites are acquiring harder and harder to uncover.

my blog post ... alli weight loss pills At walmart

Anonymous said...

Hey! I just wanted to ask if you ever have any issues with hackers?
My last blog (wordpress) was hacked and I ended up losing many
months of hard work due to no backup. Do you have any methods to stop hackers?


Feel free to visit my website squirting mastery download

Anonymous said...

I relish, result in I discovered just what I used to be having a look for.

You have ended my 4 day long hunt! God Bless you man.
Have a great day. Bye

my homepage; http://Pornharvest.com/index.php?m=2494011

Anonymous said...

The problem with our training program within this nation is the fact that our country
values sports, athleticism, and celebrities more than schooling.
. . If we really allow, say, studying math, physics, and chemistry
be optional in high school (and university), our society could
be fall behind our nations so quickly we'd be screwed.? How useful are a? bunch of English majors and dancers for society?. . This speech is just flowery poetry to me.

Look into my blog post attract women Through Body language