2. Kathy and George Norris were the subjects of a government investigation because they were importing flowers without correctly completing the paperwork to import them. Basically, George served almost two years in prison because he couldn’t figure out how all the paperwork worked. He was locked up because the government has added ridiculous amounts of paperwork to the task of buying flowers overseas. He was part of a government investigation because he did not properly fill out all the paperwork.
5. No, it is not a good use of money to investigate cases like Mr. Norris. Nor is he a criminal for improperly filing paperwork. Now, if he were to be importing terrorists, then he would have a reason to have money spent investigating him, and yes, he would be a criminal. But, he was importing flowers. Just because someone can’t figure out the maze that is paperwork doesn’t mean they should be a criminal.
Reflection
This article is about a man who was charged with illegally importing orchids. The whole situation is a bit stupid, to say the least. I mean, somebody went to jail just because they couldn’t figure out how to fill out the miles and miles and miles of paperwork that he had to fill out. The government needs to do something about all the aperwork they have people do. Lots of people are feeling the heat. Lobstermen, (yes, TV does teach you something)farmers, and pretty much anyone who imports anything is starting to feel the heat. The government is getting closer and closer to absolute control over our lives than I think anyone is comfortable with.