Pubs in London are being fined for not stopping patrons from dancing or even 'swaying' to the music. Under British law, pubs must have an entertainment license to allow dancing. Getting a license can be a bureaucratic nightmare filled with red tape and financial kickbacks to local politicians.

This may sound like another odd piece of Eurotrash policy, but believe it or not, some localities in the U.S. have similar laws. My recent trip to New York City in October included a visit to a club that lacked an 'entertainment license'. Dancing or any type of 'rhythmic movement' to the music would get you a stern warning from the bouncer. Do it again, and they'd bounce you out on your ear.

The sad fact is, that we live in a world where you literally cannot take a shit without government intervention. Government licensing and control seeps into every facet of our lives, so much so that walking funny or 'moving rhythmically' can result in fines and punishment.

Laws like this may sound quirky or amusing, but the bottom line is that it is still a government agency using police power and the threat of lethal force to control and/or tax human behavior.