9-year-old boy convinces Colorado town to lift ban on snowball fights

[Mountainmanbob]

There's still hope for the country folks check out this little stud.
M-Bob

A 9-year-old boy convinces Colorado town to lift ban on snowball fights
On Monday, the board for the town of Severance, Colorado, voted unanimously to lift a ban on snowballs, reports The Associated Press.
Dane Best, 9, argued having snowball fights gives kids a good reason to play outside, according to The Greeley Tribune.

"The children of Severance want the opportunity to have a snowball fight like the rest of the world," Best said during his three-minute presentation to the board, reports the Tribune.
The original town ordinance had classified snowballs as missiles, making them illegal to throw.

 

[Mountainmanbob]

The Republicans have contacted this little gentleman and asked of him to start a --
Republican Elementary School Youth Party

Their main task will be taking on and abolishing stupid laws that are on the books.

M-Bob

 

[seeking.IAM]

This reminds me of a conversation I recently had with someone that emigrated to the United States. I had asked what was her biggest surprise about coming here. She said, "That you have rules and regulations about everything. I thought this was a free country. In many ways we were more free at home."

I found that thought-provoking.

 

[Mountainmanbob]

She said, "That you have rules and regulations about everything. I thought this was a free country. In many ways we were more free at home."

I found that thought-provoking.

Interesting comment coming from that lady.

And what side of the aisle is known for making more laws and regulations?

There is already talk on Fox news this morning regarding replacing Paul Ryan with this snowball fighting young man.

M-Bob

 

[sunshine100]

There's still hope for the country folks check out this little stud.
M-Bob

A 9-year-old boy convinces Colorado town to lift ban on snowball fights
On Monday, the board for the town of Severance, Colorado, voted unanimously to lift a ban on snowballs, reports The Associated Press.
Dane Best, 9, argued having snowball fights gives kids a good reason to play outside, according to The Greeley Tribune.

"The children of Severance want the opportunity to have a snowball fight like the rest of the world," Best said during his three-minute presentation to the board, reports the Tribune.
The original town ordinance had classified snowballs as missiles, making them illegal to throw.

I saw that on the news,that was really great

 

[seeking.IAM]

...And what side of the aisle is known for making more laws and regulations?

M-Bob

I think both sides actually. It is an unintended consequence of our political system. We elect people who make their bones by introducing new legislation, which translates into new laws, regulations, etc. Maybe we'd be better off if we only convened congress every 10 years or so or called them to Washington, the statehouse, or the county council when we have some special problem to solve. Legislators gotta legislate.

 

[JCFantasy23]

Good for him -- snowball fights can be a fun part of childhood. We can't overprotect against everything.

 

[Hank77]

@Mountainmanbob, thanks for posting this. I really enjoyed it. Yup, there's hope.

The law that snowballs fell under was a century old law, what is sometimes called a blue law. It wasn't a law that was being upheld by anyone.
There are three more towns that have a similar old law.

The kids have been learning about these old laws from their mayor, Don McLeod, and he has been encouraging them to discuss the law, if it's needed, etc., and if not how to change it in a constructive way. Civics in the third grade. Pretty cool.

How a 9-year-old boy changed a century-old law prohibiting snowball fights in his small town

 

[John 1720]

There's still hope for the country folks check out this little stud.
M-Bob

A 9-year-old boy convinces Colorado town to lift ban on snowball fights
On Monday, the board for the town of Severance, Colorado, voted unanimously to lift a ban on snowballs, reports The Associated Press.
Dane Best, 9, argued having snowball fights gives kids a good reason to play outside, according to The Greeley Tribune.

"The children of Severance want the opportunity to have a snowball fight like the rest of the world," Best said during his three-minute presentation to the board, reports the Tribune.
The original town ordinance had classified snowballs as missiles, making them illegal to throw.

Personally, I think this action sets a rather cold and dangerous precedent. This is probably going to be a gateway to bigger issues, such as the proliferation of snow forts and silos. It could even be that the whole issue may completely snowball in the end. Be wary Severance darker days may be upon you! At least until January when they'll start to get a bit longer.

 

[SkyWriting]

This reminds me of a conversation I recently had with someone that emigrated to the United States. I had asked what was her biggest surprise about coming here. She said, "That you have rules and regulations about everything. I thought this was a free country. In many ways we were more free at home."I found that thought-provoking.

In a few ways, perhaps. But those few freedoms cost individuals and sometimes society. Did you ask her why she chooses the US to live in?

 

[seeking.IAM]

In a few ways, perhaps. But those few freedoms cost individuals and sometimes society. Did you ask her why she chooses the US to live in?

Not what you might think. She was born into an affluent family on a Caribbean island. She ran away from home to escape an alcoholic, abusive family. She left a life of affluence to live what became near poverty in our country. But she was safe from just own family.