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New Michigan Law Means Kids Can Opt Out of Spam

Posted by CowboyNeal on from the less-pr0n-for-kids dept.

tekiegreg writes "Thanks to a new Michigan Law, parents can now opt their kids out of Spam. One wonders whether or not such severe penalty will make Spammers think twice ($30,000 fine and 3 yrs/jail)." I wonder how much legislation will actually help keep kids from being spammed, but if it works, I'm happy to say I'm under age 13 if it means I get less spam.

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  1. Re:Easy to enforce? by Colol · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    A safe bet is always on Rob Enderle or John Dvorak, take your pick. ;)

  2. Re:Kids only by Luke-Jr · · Score: 1, Flamebait

    Children are the purpose of marriage... tell me again how they have nothing to do with a topic dealing with marriage?

    Also, "same-gender marriage" will always be impossible, simply because they cannot sexually unite.

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    Luke-Jr
  3. Re:Kids only by Furmy · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    Children are the purpose of marriage...
    Really?
    Marriage Definitions

    People "married" through "common-law" aren't necessarily married for the 'purpose' of having children. Could it be for tax purposes? Could it be for love?

    Also, "same-gender marriage" will always be impossible
    Impossible? Nope.
    simply because they cannot sexually unite.
    That's news to them I bet! You can use Google to find your own relevant link to confirm "homosexual sexual unity"...
    If you mean they can't have children, well then they fit right in with many heterosexual couples in this world. Perhaps adoption?