Just a few little side-notes to the recent time-change humbuggery:
From Webexhibits.org:
Time Change Riots
Patrons of bars that stay open past 2:00 a.m. lose one hour of drinking time on the day when Daylight Saving Time springs forward one hour. This has led to annual problems in numerous locations, and sometimes even to riots. For example, at a “time disturbance” in Athens, Ohio, site of Ohio University, over 1,000 students and other late night partiers chanted “Freedom,” as they threw liquor bottles at the police attempting to control the riot.
Believe it or not, I actually attended a couple of these Mardi-Gras style street parties. Now they don’t even compare to OU’s annual Halloween bash…but it was still hilarious.
This is how Ohio University advises students on the yearly debacle:
What should I expect from local law enforcement?
You can expect that law enforcement personnel will enforce the law. Police from the City of Athens and Ohio University will work together to keep streets clear and open, to prevent overcrowding of sidewalks, to insure the safety of people and property, and to otherwise enforce all local and state laws.
As you know, it is illegal to block a public street. It is illegal to remain in a place after ordered by the police to disperse. It is illegal to drink alcohol if you are under 21 years of age. It is illegal to have an open container of alcohol in your possession in any public place. It is illegal to possess or consume illicit drugs. It is illegal to urinate publicly. It is illegal to destroy property. It is illegal to assault others. It is illegal to be disorderly. These and all other laws will be firmly enforced.
In addition to traditional enforcement, you can expect that police and city officials will be recording activities using video and still cameras, and that they will pursue prosecution of individuals identified through these means.
What if I just go to watch?
You can be arrested for failure to leave when a police officer tells you to leave and/or for blocking the sidewalk. In the past, students who said they attended simply to watch have become drawn into illegal activities and have been arrested and/or disciplined.
What if I get arrested?
You will be booked at the local police station.
You will be transported to the Regional Jail in Nelsonville.
If you post bond, you may be released and would need to find a ride home.
You will have to appear in court; you may decide to hire an attorney.
If you are found guilty in court, you could face a fine, community service and/or jail.
You will be referred to University Judiciaries.
Why can I be referred to Judiciaries for something that happens off-campus?
According to University rules about student behavior, you can be referred for behavior whether it occurs on-campus or off-campus. You will be referred to University Judiciaries if it is alleged that you have violated the Student Code of Conduct, regardless of where the behavior occurred.
There is more to read from OU HERE.
The state also mandated OU to withhold student aid dollars from persons convicted of certain riot related crimes. Read more HERE.
Do I think this will be a problem in Fort Wayne? No. I just wanted people to realize that the only folks out there that get enraged enough about DST are drunken students.
Well, there are these guys (also from DST on Webexhibits.org):
Palestinian Terrorists
In September 1999, the Palestinian West Bank was on daylight saving time while Israel had just switched back to standard time. West Bank Palestinians prepared time bombs and smuggled them to Arab Israelis, who misunderstood the time on the bombs. As the bombs were being planted, they exploded—one hour too early—killing three terrorists instead of the intended victims—two busloads of people.
DST saves the day!!!
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