You do know that the need for it to be done and the reason why it is done aren't the same thing though don't you?
You can dispute that it is necessary as much as you want, but that might not mean that it's not the reason it's done anyway.
( scarpe We Stole Bikes, Wed 19 Oct 2011, 16:26, 1 reply)

This is true.
Reasons that are not reasons to.

But, still: people presumably spent time and energy passing the regulation when they could have been drinking tea, or in the park, or sleeping, so - assuming the rule isn't utterly arbitrary - there ought to be a decent reason to...
:)
( Enzyme is powered by sunlight, Wed 19 Oct 2011, 16:28, closed)

I do think the other bits about orientation and being able to shine flashlights in are probably at play too.

( scarpe We Stole Bikes, Wed 19 Oct 2011, 16:32, closed)

ok guys, I give in
I'll pay for you both to get laid, it looks like you need it
(Quintno EXPERIMENT RUINED CANCELLED, LEFT 4EVER, Wed 19 Oct 2011, 16:35, closed)

Best answer yet.
( The Resident Loon Not a demographic. Do not measure., Wed 19 Oct 2011, 17:21, closed)

What about me?
I'm feeling left out now.
(azgiles, Wed 19 Oct 2011, 17:22, closed)