Sending spam in Israel could mean a big fine

JERUSALEM - Israel has gotten fed up with spam. Anyone who sends out messages without receiving the recipient's consent can now be slapped with a big fine.

Last June, a new law gave solicitors six months to ask prospective clients if they wanted to receive unsolicited messages. The deadline expired Monday.

The communications ministry says violators can be sued for $250 for every unsolicited message. Pestered Israelis can go to court five times a year and each time file up to 30 claims against a single company.

Pooch says Israel is starting to wise up.  But, that Israel should listen to the biker gang contemplating what to do with Pee Wee Herman after he'd knocked over their bikes.  Then, apply the lessons to spammers!

Biker #2: I say we kill him!

Biker Gang: [shouts] Yeah!

Biker #3: I say we hang him, then we kill him!

Biker Gang: [shouts] Yeah!

Biker #4: I say we scalp him!

Biker Gang: [shouts] Yeah!

Biker #4: Then we tattoo him!

Biker Gang: [shouts] Yeah!

Biker #4: Then we hang him!

Biker Gang: [shouts] Yeah!

Biker #4: And then we kill him!

Biker Gang: [shouts] Yeah!

Pee-wee Herman: [trying to throw voice without moving lips] I say we let him go.

Biker Gang: [shouts] No!

Biker Mama: [whistles] I say you let me have him first!

Biker Gang: Yeah!

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