Almost There

Given today’s mores, it is hard to imagine, or is it remember, that cohabitation was illegal in the United States and was considered “living in sin”. The State of Florida just recently passed a law signed by Governor Rick Scott making it no longer a crime ( small article in section A of the 4/7/16 L A Times). It had been so designated on the books there since 1868 and was then punishable by up to 30 days in prison and a $400 fine. Although it was not enforced, until the new law, cohabitation was a second degree misdemeanor and could be punishable by 60 days in jail or Continue reading “Almost There”