This week’s quote comes to us from New York State Rep. Charles Levine, who introduced a bill to repeal New York’s law making adultery a crime. Referring to what he called a handful of “religious nuts” who oppose his bill, he said:
“This is not the first time that I will have been called a heretic.”
- How long has New York’s law been on the books?
A) Since 1800.
B) Since 1850.
C) Since 1887.
D) Since 1907.
2. Since it’s enactment, how many times has the law been used?
A) Once.
B) 13 times.
C) 130 times.
D) 13,000 times.
3. When was the last time the law was enforced?
A) 1881.
B) 1921.
C) 1945.
D) 2010.
4. Only three other states still have a similar law making adultery a crime. Which one is NOT among them?
A) Wisconsin.
B) Michigan.
C) Oklahoma.
D) Mississippi.
5. In response to Levine’s bill, how did famous New York politicians react?
A) Andrew Cuomo: “See? I was just ahead of my time!”
B) Donald Trump (now of Florida, but late of New York): “Godless Democrats are trying to repeal GOD’S LAW as can be found in the TRUMP BIBLE, which can be your’s for only $59.99! When I return to the White House WOMEN will be stoned to death for committing this abominable crime!”
C) Bill Clinton (New York resident): “It wasn’t illegal in Arkansas or any state in which I might have practiced it, though I’m not saying that I did although I do regret causing pain in my marriage, and I’m glad to see the law may be repealed here in New York, which is also a state in which I never committed adultery (depending on the meaning of “is”).”
D) George Santos: “Please contribute to my Go Fund Me campaign to repeal this law as it applies to wounded veterans who own dogs with cancer! I’ll make sure they get every dollar! Trust me.”
6. If Levine is successful and the law is repealed the next thing you know:
A) New Yorkers will begin practicing adultery.
B) Manhattan will be reduced to a pillar of salt.
C) Ritual religious sacrifice will be outlawed too.
D) Liberal extremists will make it illegal to burn witches at the stake.
Answers
1: D
2: B
3: D
4: D. Yes, indeed, Wisconsin is one of only four states in which adultery is a crime. Mississippi is not also among them.
5: All responses could be correct.
6: All are possible.
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