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Poll: should it be a crime to Inauguration day swearing in tickets one has received during the free distribution? -- nm

Posted by Max Nov 17 '08, 15:15

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I think it should be illegal. (is that the same as a crime?) -- nm - loosilu Nov 17, 15:25
I can't think of any reason why. -- nm - Dr.Vermin Nov 17, 15:20 13
- oh, I'm sure you could think of some reason if you tried hard. -- nm - Max Nov 17, 15:23 12
  - [shrug] They're your property, why shouldn't you be able to sell 'em? - Dr.Vermin Nov 17, 15:25 9
    - Your blood isn't a gift from the public to attend a public event. -- nm - Max Nov 17, 15:37 5
      - Why shouldn't one be able to sell a gift? -- nm - Dr.Vermin Nov 17, 15:39 4
        
        This gift is specifically a benefit for the public and not meant to provide any one individual financial gain. -- nm - Max Nov 17, 15:43 3
        
        A gift of one ticket benefits one individual. Why shouldn't that individual be able to choose whether he benefits most from watching a ceremony or... - Dr.Vermin Nov 17, 15:50
        
        The other line of thinking might argue that if it's a paying event, why not auction the tickets to help pay down the national debt? - Max Nov 17, 15:47 1
        
        I believe plenty of National Parks do charge admission. I certainly throw a few bucks in the 'suggested donation' box at the Smithsonian. -- nm - Dr.Vermin Nov 17, 15:49
    - isn't scalping illegal? -- nm - loosilu Nov 17, 15:26 2
      - Not in most states. -- nm - Dr.Vermin Nov 17, 15:32 1
        
        Their lobby has deep pockets. And in some states it's illegal for an individual to scalp their ticket. - the liioulu with two sacrves Nov 17, 15:35
  - I think if a member of Congress gave a bunch to someone that he/she knew would sell them, the Congressperson should get into trouble. -- nm - crash davis Nov 17, 15:24 1
    - Why? -- nm - Dr.Vermin Nov 17, 15:36
Poll: What word or phrase is Max missing in the above post? (i.e., to _____) - ReluctantCynic Nov 17, 15:17 2
- felch? -- nm - Beryllium Nov 17, 15:20
- "trade for antiquarian erotica" -- nm - crash davis Nov 17, 15:20
I assume you mean sell them? -- nm - Grant Morrison Nov 17, 15:16
[to sell] -- nm - Max Nov 17, 15:16

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