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[dem629]

Judge Rules Pole Dancing Is Art Qualifying for Sales Tax Exemption

Posted Mar 27, 2009, 10:51 am CDT
By Debra Cassens Weiss

After reviewing DVDs of exotic dancers, an administrative law judge has determined that pole dancing is "no small feat"—and it's also art qualifying for a tax exemption.

http://www.abajournal.com/news/judge_rules_pole_dancing_is_art_qualifying_for_sales_tax_exemption

[The Straight Story]

1. I'd like to review that evidence myself

just to be sure :)

[dem629]

4. I think it would be a good idea, yes.

[Booster]

2. Wonder what the judge did after all that reviewing.

[dem629]

5. He had to check his briefs.

But he got the stripper to drop her suit.

[ddeclue]

3. Is that based on hard evidence or mere speculation...

:rofl:

I wonder what that does to zoning restrictions on the "viewing galleries" that most towns impose these days.

:rofl:

[rug]

6. A well-reasoned decision.

"The videos depicted dance routines that incorporated acrobatic pole maneuvers, splits and other patterned repetitions," Bennett said. "The pole maneuvers in particular are no small feat to accomplish, and attempting such a performance without the skill and a planned routine of steps could prove dangerous."