[Buddha-l] A New Crime

[jkirk]

> From Sri Lanka:
>
> "A two year jail term or a fine of Rs. 100,000 is to be imposed on those 
> found guilty of misusing the image of the Lord Buddha. These penalties are 
> included in the Buddha Sasana Bill to be presented in parliament soon.
>
> "The use, display, printing, manufacture, sale or distribution of a 
> picture of the Lord Buddha or figures similar to a picture of the Lord 
> Buddha, statues or Buddhist sign or signs relating to Buddhism in a manner 
> that disgraces the Buddha Sasana will be an offence."
>
> Certain fashion designers should arrange their vacation plans accordingly.
>
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> Bernie Simon
> So who is rich and who is poor
> I cannot say
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or, maybe certain vacationers should arrange their clothing accordingly?
joanna
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