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| Subject: Despicable anti-free trade statists impose stiff fines for raunchy souvenirs in Pisa Thu Aug 04, 2011 6:38 am | |
| With the aid of stiff fines, the Italian city of Pisa has launched a campaign against trashy tourist souvenirs deemed harmful to the image of its monuments, notably its Leaning Tower.
Topping the list of offensive memorabilia: boxer shorts with a strategically placed replica of the Tuscan city's famous tower, which on Monday landed five salesmen a fine of 500 euros ($668) each, municipal spokesman Francesco Paletti said yesterday.
The offence? Selling "merchandise harmful to propriety."
Other targeted souvenirs include an apron sporting the image of Michelangelo's famous David nude sculpture, and underwear decorated with suggestive pictures from the ancient city of Pompeii.
http://www.smh.com.au/travel/travel-news/stiff-fines-for-raunchy-souvenirs-in-pisa-20110804-1icj3.html |
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