WW Govt. Oddness (was - Re: US Government oddness/British same)

[Iggy McSnurd]

Iggy here:

This thread leads me off to ponder what odd things probably exist as
similar oddness in the WW.  Let's speculate, shall we?

Iggy McSnurd


1:  Protective dragon skin gloves will be taxed, as avoiding injury,
severe burns, acidic corrosion, and/or toxic contamination is considered
a luxury.

Dragon dung will not only be exempt from taxation, but the purchase by
farmers shall also be subsidized by the Ministry due to its
effectiveness as a fertilizer.  (The dung, that is.  Research is still
in progress to determine the MoM's effectiveness as a fertilizer.)


2:  Non-fiction literature, textbooks, and subscriptions to the Daily
Prophet are all exempt from taxes.  Books of fiction, poetry, comics,
and subscriptions to the Quibbler will be subject to taxation.

This is because it has been determined by the Ministry that MoM approved
ideas and knowledge is a necessity, whereas gossip, fantasy, and
daydreaming are all considered luxuries.


3:  Butterbeer, pumpkin juice, milk, orange juice, bungleberry juice,
Plumble Punch, and Snorlack Soda shall not be taxed, as they are non
alcoholic.

Firewhisky, mead, ale, and Butterbeer (when bought by House Elves) will
all be taxed, as getting drunk (whether simply happy, or passed out and
puking) is considered to be a luxury.




Any other ones out there that someone knows about?