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Should Thanksgiving be Abolished? A Legal Analysis

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SUMMARY This legal analysis examines whether Thanksgiving could be banned in the U.S. Arguments for prohibition include Establishment Clause violations via presidential turkey pardons, Commerce Clause issues from nationwide traffic disruptions and Eighth Amendment concerns about forced family gatherings. Defenses cite First Amendment assembly rights, pursuit of happiness principles and Ninth Amendment protections for unenumerated … Read more

Should Halloween Be Outlawed? A Legal Analysis

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SUMMARY This “light-hearted” legal analysis explores whether Halloween should be banned. Arguments against include safety concerns, property rights violations, liability issues and health risks. Arguments for keeping it legal cite First Amendment protections, community building, cultural tradition, parental rights and proportionality. Existing regulations address concerns without banning the holiday. Conclusion: Halloween would easily survive constitutional … Read more