Breaking wind is set to be made a crime in an African country.The judicial system will no doubt be thrown into chaos by the dreaded SBD's.
The government of Malawi plan to punish persistent offenders 'who foul the air' in a bid to 'mould responsible and disciplined citizens.'
But locals fear that pinning responsibility on the crime will be difficult - and may lead to miscarriages of justice as 'criminals' attempt to blame others for their offence.
One Malawian told the website Africanews.com: 'My goodness. What happens in a public place where a group is gathered. Do they lock up half a minibus?
'And how about at meetings where it is difficult to pinpoint 'culprits'?
'Children will openly deny having passed bad air and point at an elder. Culturally, this is very embarrassing,' she said.
Another said: 'We have serious issues affecting Malawians today. I do not know how fouling the air should take priority over regulating Chinese investments which do not employ locals, serious graft amongst legislators, especially those in the ruling party, and many more.'
The crime will be enforceable in a new 'Local Court' system which will also have powers to punish a range of other crimes in the bill set to be debated in the country's parliament.
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Friday, January 28, 2011
Breaking News on Breaking Wind: Malawi to Outlaw Farting
Note to self: Never have any burritos while in Malawi.
I'd never make it though the airport then- especially after airline food
ReplyDeleteWell, I guess I'd better scratch Malawi from the bucket list.
ReplyDeleteWhen farting is outlawed, only outlaws will fart!
ReplyDelete"But locals fear that pinning responsibility on the crime will be difficult - and may lead to miscarriages of justice as 'criminals' attempt to blame others for their offence."
ReplyDeleteHe who smelt it, delt it!
Ask my wife: if i went to Malawi I would very soon get the death penalty.
ReplyDeleteAnd this is why most African countries are massive failures of EPIC proportion.
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