Pupils Fined for Breaking Wind

Here's a little tidbit I found while surfing during a bout with insomnia .....
how would this fly in the States ?...



Under new hygiene rules a primary school in Pinggu District, Beijing, now fines students RMB5 each time they break wind. The rule was instituted as part of measures to improve hygiene.

http://www.accessasia.co.uk/weird%20tales%20of%20china.asp