Damn, and I thought it was weird that Arkansas doesn't allow alcohol sales on Sundays.
Unless it's just like a thing with the business or something, I feel like there shouldn't be a legally mandated day where everything is closed.
this post was submitted on 28 Aug 2025
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There are going to be angry religious drinkers when they forget the Saturday beer run.
Do you guys remember that bible verse where jesus forbade selling blenders on sundays? Good times, good times.
Funny thing is in some countries shopping on Sunday is seen as issue of imposing religion on everyone while in other countries it's seen as workers rights issue. In first case the left will fight for stores to be open on Sunday to "give people choice", in second the left will fight for the stores to be closed to let workers rest during the weekend.
But modern proponents say they offer a welcome break for locals from traffic and noise in a region near New York City that’s teeming with shoppers throughout the week.
I guess this is a valid point, but I wouldn't go live near such a busy place in the first place.
nonessential items such as clothing, appliances and furniture
There might be some weird wording in the law or how the article is reporting on it, but those things feel pretty damn essential to me.
Good thing it's legal to walk around naked since clothing isn't essential.
Oh, you need a new fridge so that you can store food or medication? Sorry, appliances are nonessential.
Beds, chairs, tables, etc, who needs those?
Buy a sack of potatoes. No refrigeration needed and you can even use those potatoes to grow more potatoes. Cut two arm holes and one neck hole in the sack and now you have a shift, no need to buy clothes. Piles of raw potatoes make perfect furniture (chair, table, pantry shelf, etc.) Cook and mash potatoes, eat some and spread the rest on the floor for a nice, soft, warm bed.
Problem solved.
Irish problems require Irish solutions.
Saw what you will about blue laws, but this os a great example of “laws are only worth a damn if we’re willing to enforce them.”