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(...) Actually, most stores in the Netherlands *still* don't open on Sunday, some because of statute--church attendance is down almost 75% from just 20 years ago, so it's not an anti-secular thing anymore. I hear Belgium's the same way, as is much (...) (23 years ago, 9-Sep-01, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.harrypotter, lugnet.castle, lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) As much as I don't want to advertise for them, do make a point of trying their lemonade if you like hyper-strong (sour) lemonade mixes. I think you spelled it right. Chris (23 years ago, 9-Sep-01, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.harrypotter, lugnet.castle, lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) The U.S. Supreme Court held in 1961 that blue laws enacted by states (and by extension municipalities, I presume) restricting various aspects of Sunday commerce were constitutional. I don't believe that that decision has ever been overturned, (...) (23 years ago, 9-Sep-01, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.harrypotter, lugnet.castle, lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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"Christopher Weeks" <clweeks@eclipse.net> wrote in message news:GJEG7x.Lt8@lugnet.com... (...) The Sunday Trading Act that allowed stores to open on Sunday in the UK was as recent as 1994. regards lawrence (23 years ago, 9-Sep-01, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.harrypotter, lugnet.castle, lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) and couldn't be sold on Sundays. (...) for most shops to trade on Sunday, I'm not sure how consistent this was across the US, so such a comparison might not be highly accurate. I know that in 1985, most stores in Missouri were closed on (...) (23 years ago, 9-Sep-01, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.harrypotter, lugnet.castle, lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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"Duckie Dave" <Duck@clowes-till-cr...rve.co.uk> wrote in message news:GJDE4L.31H@lugnet.com... (...) You are most definitely a 'usual suspect' regards lawrence (23 years ago, 9-Sep-01, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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"Larry Pieniazek" <lpieniazek@mercator.com> wrote in message news:GJDrnz.7q4@lugnet.com... (...) The problem, if there is one, was created by bizarre rules about what could and couldn't be sold on Sundays. Whilst for many years, much long after the (...) (23 years ago, 9-Sep-01, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.harrypotter, lugnet.castle, lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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"Keith Kirchoff" <legosarefun@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:F68ybK8YoSquJGK...ail.com... (...) unfortunately, shopping now seems to be a modern idea of a 'family day' out. regards lawrence (23 years ago, 9-Sep-01, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.harrypotter, lugnet.castle)
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(...) Um... Evan.... What does 'having a day off to be with the family' have to do with any religion at all? The absence or presence of any given religion does not a family make. The presence of good family-oriented people is what makes a family; (...) (23 years ago, 9-Sep-01, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) Oh yeah! My mistake, I must have mis-read it as September. Apologies all round. So, yes I am interested in going. Let me just read what everyone else is doing then... Jason J Railton (23 years ago, 9-Sep-01, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.loc.nl)
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(...) Nothing. And if you choose to run your firm that way, it ought to be your perogative to do so. No law should prevent you from closing your shop on whatever day you choose, just as no law should prevent you from *opening* your shop on whatever (...) (23 years ago, 9-Sep-01, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.harrypotter, lugnet.castle)
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The idea of keeping the Sabboth (Sunday/Saturday) is an ancient church tradition. I think it holds a lot of merrit regardless of your religious beliefs. While growing up, my family always had "Family Day" every Sunday. My brother and I weren't (...) (23 years ago, 9-Sep-01, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.harrypotter, lugnet.castle)
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I would like to quickly comment on so many people's objection to Harry Potter. As a large fan of fantasy novels, I have always found this strong objection to fantasy from different religious factions quite peculiar. My first girlfriend many years (...) (23 years ago, 9-Sep-01, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.harrypotter, lugnet.castle)
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(...) Markham, you are right. Keeping Sunday special, they obviously are Christians, Catholics, Lutherans, or other religious people and what we have here are Atheists criticizing Christian or other Religious beliefs, because they probably don't (...) (23 years ago, 9-Sep-01, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.harrypotter, lugnet.castle)
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Lawrence Wilkes <lawrence@thewilkesf...rve.co.uk> wrote in message news:GJAEsJ.M9D@lugnet.com... (...) I doubt I am considered a 'usual suspect', but I intend to be there. (Duckie) Dave Till (...) (23 years ago, 9-Sep-01, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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Huw Millington <hmillington@cix.co.uk> wrote in message news:GJCy1q.KFo@lugnet.com... (...) And just what is wrong about this? What's wrong about having a day off to be with the family? -- Markham (23 years ago, 8-Sep-01, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.harrypotter, lugnet.castle)
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On Sat, 8 Sep 2001, Huw Millington (<GJCy1q.KFo@lugnet.com>) wrote at 19:02:39 (...) The one near me opens on Sunday, but their LEGO selection is rubbish, so I won't be going back. (23 years ago, 8-Sep-01, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.harrypotter, lugnet.castle)
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James Stacey <James@minifig.co.uk> wrote in message news:GJCtt4.BGt@lugnet.com... (...) so (...) And yet these people stock computer games like "Diablo" and "Doom"... -- Markham Who needs sanity when you have iNsAniTy?! All your Lego base are (...) (23 years ago, 8-Sep-01, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.harrypotter, lugnet.castle)
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(...) Is this an anti-magical thing? Did they refuse to sell Fright Knights and Dragon Masters too? John #388 (23 years ago, 8-Sep-01, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.harrypotter, lugnet.castle)
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"James Stacey" <James@minifig.co.uk> wrote in message news:GJCtt4.BGt@lugnet.com... (...) so (...) Well, it will be them that lose out then, just like they do for not opening on a Sunday (because they are 'keep Sunday special' supporters!) when (...) (23 years ago, 8-Sep-01, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.harrypotter, lugnet.castle)
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