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If you could introduce a few obscure/minor laws to your country, which ones would you choose that would make the most positive or interesting impact? (lemmy.ml)

submitted 2 years ago by k_o_t@lemmy.ml to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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i'd probably pick

cartoon tv series can't have more than 3 seasons
avocados should have most subsidies of any food
electron apps are now illegal
normal tv series can't have more than 5 seasons
protruding doorsteps are now illegal

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[–] jedrax@lemmy.ml 5 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)

In the United States, I would require spanish language education alongside english from 1st grade through 12th.

Edit: If you downvoted this, tell us why, you coward.

[–] AgreeableLandscape@lemmy.ml 1 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)

TBH choosing which second language to learn for the students isn't ideal. Why not just mandate that they learn any second language of their choice?

[–] jedrax@lemmy.ml 1 points 2 years ago

Because my goal with the law would be that at the end of primary, they know a single language really well. Spanish is the most common second language in the US.