allergyboy2001 Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 (edited) http://query.nytimes.com/mem/archive-free/...amp;oref=sloginPassionate letter to the editor arguing that men should be prosecuted if they don't cover their nose with their handkerchief, when sneezing. Somewhat humorous but makes a good point. Edited January 26, 2008 by allergyboy2001 Link to comment
shy guy Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 My goodness, the writer is indeed passionate, but of course I agree 100%. Although the letter is quite old (1904), it is still relevant today. It almost makes me want to run for public office; my platform would be, "A handkerchief in every pocket, and covering every sneeze!" And just think of the residual benefits: every major department store would have amply stocked displays of fine quality handkerchiefs. Link to comment
allergyboy2001 Posted January 27, 2008 Author Share Posted January 27, 2008 Talking about stores, it reminds me of another old article I read a long time ago, maybe also from the New York Times archives. It was in the time of the "blue laws" (restrictions on what could be bought on Sundays). A man walked into a store and bought a handkerchief, and was promptly arrested by a policeman. In court, he successfully argued that a handkerchief was, in fact, a necessity, and so he should have been allowed to buy it. The judge agreed, particularly given other laws such as the anti-spitting law. Link to comment
shy guy Posted January 27, 2008 Share Posted January 27, 2008 In court, he successfully argued that a handkerchief was, in fact, a necessity, and so he should have been allowed to buy it.Makes sense to me! Link to comment
countless Posted January 27, 2008 Share Posted January 27, 2008 Old but still actual indeed.C Link to comment
Brooklyn_Italian_BBW Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 oh I agree with this entirely. Link to comment
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