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It is illegal for a husband to beat his wife with a stick larger in diameter than his thumb.


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4 Responses to “It is illegal for a husband to beat his wife with a stick larger in diameter than his thumb.”

Comment from KazoWAR
Time April 1, 2011 at 11:35 pm

I really don’t think that would hurt too much…..

Comment from félix lebel
Time October 3, 2011 at 9:00 am

what do we do if we don’t have thumbs?

Comment from Don Imus
Time November 13, 2011 at 11:14 pm

@ KazoWAR
If you don’t think it would hurt too much go outside with a friend and have them beat you with a fishing rod.

Comment from FFS13
Time November 14, 2011 at 8:21 pm

This should be repealed. NOONE has the right to hit anyone.

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