Hope this doesn't give Russell Pearce any more ideas...

I mean, it's been a couple of years since his "flags in classrooms" unfunded mandate bill. He is probably feeling the "faux patriotism showboat" itch once again...especially with his need to posture in his campaign against Jeff Flake in CD6.

From Reuters via Yahoo! News -

Patriotism law seeks to halt cars for anthem

A proposed new law to boost patriotism in Thailand would be "chaotic" because it would require motorists to stop when the national anthem is played twice a day, lawmakers said Friday.

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The bill's supporters say road traffic should stop nationwide when the anthem is played during the raising and lowering of the flag "to preserve tradition and instill patriotism in Thais."

Later!