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This guy's sole function as a businessman is explicitly illegal. You're comparing that with (usually) accidental infringement on complicated and virtually unkn
by georgieporgie 15y ago
This guy's sole function as a businessman is explicitly illegal.
You're comparing that with (usually) accidental infringement on complicated and virtually unknowable laws.
- bd_at_rivenhill 15y agoI'd estimate that about 1/8 to 1/4 of the purpose of the laws he's breaking is to protect commuters from harassment and the remainder is to protect the profits of businesses like the kiosks that sell candy, drinks, and newspapers on some of the platforms. Basically, I find those laws to be more of a bug than a feature.
- georgieporgie 15y agoI disagree. Based upon other commenters' experience with this exact fellow, he often turns abusive to people who don't want to buy what he's offering. When it comes to public transit, strict limitations are really nice for the masses. Riding trains in Japan, where nobody chats on their cellphone next to you, buskers don't assault your ears, and vendors are limited, efficient, and polite, is a wonderful thing.