16 year old Canadian girl facing jail term

Demented Utrom · 03-23-2005, 01:11 PM

She is facing a Jail term for picking up a rock in Greece.If I were the girl I would sue the Greek Government.10 years.Source AP.Your thoughts on something so stupid for just picking up a rock.

Greece might lose tourists because of this.So I think they should bury this and don't mention it again.

**Jo Dawn** · 03-23-2005, 01:23 PM

Well, that depends. If it's the law, then it's the law. No matter how stupid, if she didn't listen then she should be punished.

*Anarky* · 03-23-2005, 01:52 PM

Do you have a source for that. Please people, when you open a thread in these parts of the forums, always include a source. This is not to bully you around, but more for those who don't get that news. I haven't heard of the incident up until now, for example, and you maybe haven't heard of the seling of "our" national Airline to the Germans.

Kora · 03-23-2005, 01:52 PM

If the rock was in one of the many historical sites or monuments of greece, that might make sence. They try to preserve it as best as they can... or did she smuggle a rock home? That might be a crime as well ((Smuggling doesn't only apply to animals, weapons, drugs and cigars, you know? Plants and natural matter can count, too))

But it IS your homework to know the law before going into a forein place... I don't agree that the poor girl deserves jail time, while a simple but effective warning would probably do the trick.

Dinny · 03-23-2005, 02:15 PM

I know for a fact that you can get in serious trouble in Greece for taking rocks from the Parthenon. I am partially Greek, and while I agree it's harsh, they make it incredibly clear not to take rocks, there are signs everywhere in numerous languages.

here's the link: http://www.usatoday.com/travel/news/...eek-rock_x.htm

She has been released, and is not expected to be punished.

**ThirdMarioBro** · 03-23-2005, 02:28 PM

That has to be the stupidest law ever concieved.

Dinny · 03-23-2005, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by ThirdMarioBro

That has to be the stupidest law ever concieved.

And that is one of the most narrow minded posts ever conceived.
I'm sorry to say that, but you're saying it and you don't really know the situation. Imagine if the Whitehouse was destroyed, and the government and builders were doing the best they could to preserve or even rebuild it in some way. Would you appreciate it if people took pieces of rock which may be crucial to the reservation process. Now I'm in no way saying that this Canadian girl took a crucial rock, that is under debate at the moment, but the law is there because your average person wouldn't know which rocks can and can't be taken, so rather than risk people taking important pieces of the puzzle, it is safer to stop people from taking rocks alltogether.

*Sewer Bull* · 03-23-2005, 03:56 PM

Imagine every tourist visiting Mount Rushmore takes a tiny rock which is a part of Lincoln's nose, he takes it back home and puts it on the shelf. Then multiply by millions per year. That's why Greeks are so crazy about that.

On the other head, I've heard once that Athens authorities deliver every day fresh rocks to Parthenon to allow tourists to pick them up and take home as "the original Parthenon rock". But it was quite a long time ago so they could have stopped that. Or it could be fake information.

Best wishes,

Robweiller

*Voltron* · 03-23-2005, 03:57 PM

We have similar laws in America, actually. You can't take rocks from National Parks or places known to have fossils or used in geologic research.

What they're trying to say, here, is that these rocks are for everybody. You can't just claim them for your own.

~~BartAllen~~ · 03-24-2005, 05:27 AM

wow thats scary a jail sentence... why not a fine?

*That Matt Guy* · 03-24-2005, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Voltron

We have similar laws in America, actually. You can't take rocks from National Parks or places known to have fossils or used in geologic research.

You can also be arrested for taking a metal detector to a Civil War battlefield.

*KROW* · 03-24-2005, 09:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dinny

And that is one of the most narrow minded posts ever conceived.
I'm sorry to say that, but you're saying it and you don't really know the situation. Imagine if the Whitehouse was destroyed, and the government and builders were doing the best they could to preserve or even rebuild it in some way. Would you appreciate it if people took pieces of rock which may be crucial to the reservation process.

I don't think Americans would give a crap about it, to be honest with you. If the Whitehouse was destroyed, we'd be too busy loading up the missiles than worrying about which piece of flamin' rock goes to which window sill.

03-23-2005, 01:11 PM	#1
Demented Utrom Hench Mutant Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 474	16 year old Canadian girl facing jail term She is facing a Jail term for picking up a rock in Greece.If I were the girl I would sue the Greek Government.10 years.Source AP.Your thoughts on something so stupid for just picking up a rock. Greece might lose tourists because of this.So I think they should bury this and don't mention it again. Last edited by Demented Utrom; 03-23-2005 at 01:29 PM.

03-23-2005, 01:23 PM	#2
Jo Dawn Inactive Moderator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Authority On All Things Don Posts: 5,190	Well, that depends. If it's the law, then it's the law. No matter how stupid, if she didn't listen then she should be punished. __________________

03-23-2005, 01:52 PM	#3
Anarky Outlaw Hero Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Tannhauser Gate Posts: 4,867	Do you have a source for that. Please people, when you open a thread in these parts of the forums, always include a source. This is not to bully you around, but more for those who don't get that news. I haven't heard of the incident up until now, for example, and you maybe haven't heard of the seling of "our" national Airline to the Germans. __________________ Because it's... I dunno... brutal.

03-23-2005, 02:28 PM	#6
ThirdMarioBro Tea Time! Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 8,905	That has to be the stupidest law ever concieved. __________________

03-23-2005, 03:57 PM	#9
Voltron Handsomest Boy in School Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Realm of SJW Posts: 4,642	We have similar laws in America, actually. You can't take rocks from National Parks or places known to have fossils or used in geologic research. What they're trying to say, here, is that these rocks are for everybody. You can't just claim them for your own. __________________ I AM FOR ACTUAL! . . . and the White Savior. . . and the Right Hand of God. . .

03-23-2005, 01:52 PM	#4
Kora Foot Soldier Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: NB Canada Posts: 159	If the rock was in one of the many historical sites or monuments of greece, that might make sence. They try to preserve it as best as they can... or did she smuggle a rock home? That might be a crime as well ((Smuggling doesn't only apply to animals, weapons, drugs and cigars, you know? Plants and natural matter can count, too)) But it IS your homework to know the law before going into a forein place... I don't agree that the poor girl deserves jail time, while a simple but effective warning would probably do the trick.

03-23-2005, 02:15 PM	#5
Dinny Stone Warrior Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 774	I know for a fact that you can get in serious trouble in Greece for taking rocks from the Parthenon. I am partially Greek, and while I agree it's harsh, they make it incredibly clear not to take rocks, there are signs everywhere in numerous languages. here's the link: http://www.usatoday.com/travel/news/...eek-rock_x.htm She has been released, and is not expected to be punished.

03-23-2005, 03:56 PM	#8
Sewer Bull Devil's Advocate Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 4,768	Imagine every tourist visiting Mount Rushmore takes a tiny rock which is a part of Lincoln's nose, he takes it back home and puts it on the shelf. Then multiply by millions per year. That's why Greeks are so crazy about that. On the other head, I've heard once that Athens authorities deliver every day fresh rocks to Parthenon to allow tourists to pick them up and take home as "the original Parthenon rock". But it was quite a long time ago so they could have stopped that. Or it could be fake information. Best wishes, Robweiller

03-24-2005, 05:27 AM	#10
~~BartAllen~~ Banned Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 922	wow thats scary a jail sentence... why not a fine?