(edit title) What is the most stupid Swedish rule you have encountered? Options

[Alice Is B...]

Can someone make clear to me why Sweden is not a democracy, I'm confused

[dipster]

I don't think that anyone is stupid enough to fall for that trick

Its not a trick I'm actually confused as you responded to something that i'm obviously missing, was it on a link?

You took offence at which response?

[*The Teenage Diplomat*]

Its not a trick I'm actually confused as you responded to something that i'm obviously missing, was it on a link?

You took offence at which response?

If you check out the Norway knows how to integrate immigrants thread, page 4 post 7, you'll see what I mean.

[dipster]

I wonder what Sweden did to you. You carry on a lot of anger, didn't Sweden accept a nazi like you? You must feel bad about getting dumped by your own kind.

Was it this?

[*The Teenage Diplomat*]

Was it this?

Nope.

[dipster]

Got it!! Brilliant! Classic British Comedy circa 1973.

People it is not illigal in Britain, it may be a tad silly however on some occassions acceptable especially if someone is being what we call a 'Little Hitler'

Having a poorly developed sense of humour or an irony bypass however is illigal in the UK and you will be sentenced to be a social outcast for life.

[Alfredo]

The stupidest rule I have come across (and I have come across a lot of stupid rules ), but the absolute stupidest was probably having to take the whole family to Skatteverket, to prove that they exist. This was a completely meaningless exercise, made all the more annoying by the officious attitude of the 'lady' who dealt with us.

She seemed surprised that the children's birth certificate didn't state who the parents were (and, what no perssonnummer ?! )

Naturally, the children could have been any old urchins we'd just lifted off the streets ...

Curiously, she took it upon herself to check with one of my kids, that we actually were their parents !

Another stupid rule, I've just come across recently, is paying tax before you've even had a chance to earn anything !

Surely, this is just another poor joke ...

Alas !

[*Meglos*]

9 pages and we finally get back to the topic... thanks Alfredo!

[Alice Is B...]

Got it!! Brilliant! Classic British Comedy circa 1973.

People it is not illigal in Britain, it may be a tad silly however on some occassions acceptable especially if someone is being what we call a 'Little Hitler'

Having a poorly developed sense of humour or an irony bypass however is illigal in the UK and you will be sentenced to be a social outcast for life.

my point is it is not absolutely true that saying Sieg Heil (and I wrote it and the thought police have not come to get me yet ) is illegal in the the UK but the UK have started to become more strict with these things, just look at this:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/3873323.stm

and "free speech" is being restricted here too. Anyway UK have some of the most strict libel laws in the world, which is anything but democratic.

[dipster]

my point is it is not absolutely true that saying Sieg Heil (and I wrote it and the thought police have not come to get me yet ) is illegal in the the UK but the UK have started to become more strict with these things, just look at this:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/3873323.stm

and "free speech" is being restricted here too. Anyway UK have some of the most strict libel laws in the world, which is anything but democratic.

I'm not sure about that, libel laws are set up to protect people as are most laws within a democratic society. But anyway back to the topic in hand.

[*Cyberfluff*]

[img]http://www.websmileys.com/sm/sleep/schla10.gif[/img] - Been busy...travelling...its its going to be worse the next few weeks...just in high gear right now...not much time to post

*waves to Beth* No kettle apology necessary :wink:

Right, I remember now. Your insane airport list. We'll be here waiting, we're missing you in the haiku^H^H^H^H^H useless thread.

[Andrew Rob...]

my point is it is not absolutely true that saying Sieg Heil (and I wrote it and the thought police have not come to get me yet ) is illegal in the the UK but the UK have started to become more strict with these things, just look at this:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/3873323.stm

and "free speech" is being restricted here too. Anyway UK have some of the most strict libel laws in the world, which is anything but democratic.

Aaron...libel lawa only apply to defaminity of living private individuals or corporate entities. You cannot by definition libel the state. Libel laws would apply if I were to call Stebro a closet fascist with a God complex without proof. He could then bring a civil prosecution for defamation of character. Libel laws are in no way undemocratic.

Andrew xxx

[Alice Is B...]

Aaron...libel lawa only apply to defaminity of living private individuals or corporate entities. You cannot by definition libel the state. Libel laws would apply if I were to call Stebro a closet fascist with a God complex without proof. He could then bring a civil prosecution for defamation of character. Libel laws are in no way undemocratic.

Andrew xxx

But many American magazines have been sued in UK becasue of these libel just becasue of a few copies were sold in the UK. But becasue it is Friday night and I am going out in 1 1/2 hrs maybe you could come up with one thing you disagree about the British political system, remember you only have 90 min!!

[Alice Is B...]

Libel laws would apply if I were to call Stebro a closet fascist with a God complex without proof.
Andrew xxx

is that a sense of humor I am detecting??

[Andrew Rob...]

But many American magazines have been sued in UK becasue of these libel just becasue of a few copies were sold in the UK. But becasue it is Friday night and I am going out in 1 1/2 hrs maybe you could come up with one thing you disagree about the British political system, remember you only have 90 min!!