labor-law
How many felonies does Santa Claus commit?
<p>According to legend, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santa_Claus" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Santa Claus</a> engages in certain behavior every Christmas eve.</p>

<p>How many felonies does he commit?</p>

<ol>
<li>He sees you when you're sleeping ... <strong><em>Peeping Tom</em></strong></li>
<li>He knows when you're awake ... <strong><em>Stalking</em></strong></li>
<li>He comes down your chimney ... <strong><em>Breaking and Entering</em></strong></li>
<li>He knows if you've been bad or good

<ul>
<li><strong><em>Invasion of privacy</em></strong></li>
<li><strong><em>Harassment</em></strong></li>
</ul></li>
<li>He operates a factory

<ul>
<li><strong><em>Kyoto Protocols?</em></strong></li>
<li><strong><em>Clean Air Regulations?</em></strong></li>
<li><strong><em>Operating a business without a license</em></strong></li>
</ul></li>
<li>He makes toys

<ul>
<li><strong><em>Trademark infringement</em></strong></li>
<li><strong><em>Patent infringement</em></strong></li>
</ul></li>
<li>He makes books and music

<ul>
<li><strong><em>Copyright infringement</em></strong></li>
</ul></li>
<li>He makes elves work for him for no pay ... <strong><em>Labor law violations</em></strong></li>
<li>He operates a flying sleigh:

<ul>
<li><strong><em>Numerous FAA regulations violations</em></strong></li>
<li><strong><em>Numerous breeches of sovereign airspace</em></strong></li>
</ul></li>
<li>When the sleigh is on the ground:

<ul>
<li><strong><em>Speeding</em></strong></li>
<li><strong><em>Lack of proper licenses, insurance and registration</em></strong></li>
</ul></li>
<li>He transports valuable cargo internationally:

<ul>
<li><strong><em>Crossing international borders without a passport</em></strong></li>
<li><strong><em>Tariff evasion</em></strong></li>
</ul></li>
<li>He doesn't file tax returns

<ul>
<li><strong><em>Failure to pay gift taxes</em></strong></li>
<li><strong><em>Failure to file a tax return</em></strong></li>
<li><strong><em>Tax evasion</em></strong></li>
</ul></li>
</ol>

<p>This is just a partial list.</p>

<p>Jurisdiction: Worldwide</p>

<p>There appears to also be bribery of local officials as well. </p>

<p>Not to mention, He operates with impugnity out of "The North Pole" which is I believe a TRADEMARK of a certain (now aging) USA male porn actor.  </p>

<p>I'm SO guessing that Santa is gonna appear out of nowhere, when the arctic oil drilling rights are being carved out among the abutter nations...and he's going to sit his fat tuchie all over those rights.  Yaw, biotches!  SANTA be in da hous!</p>

<p>EDIT:  it's almost certain that if Santa delivered a "My Little Pony" doll to little Elise in Akron, Ohio, USA...he violated a bevvy of Bern convention laws around intellectual property.</p>

<p>Come to think of it..."Santa" is somewhat of a MODEL for "China" when it comes to IP law...</p>

<p>According to Wikipedia.</p>

<pre><code>Santa Claus, also known as Saint Nicholas, Kris Kringle, Father 
Christmas, or simply Santa, is a legendary figure originating in     
Western Christian culture who is said to bring gifts to the homes of   
well-behaved ("good" or "nice") children on Christmas Eve (24 
December) and the early morning hours of Christmas Day (25 December).
</code></pre>

<p>He is a legendary figure, not a "person". It's almost impossible to enforce any kind of legislation to him, regardless it's the US, UK or even the EU. Is he much of a human entity? He's magical.</p>

<p>He makes children happy, so why spoil his fun anyway?! :)</p>
