A 60-year-old Chinese woman was arrested for making too much noise in a New York park, after people complained that the dance group she was leading was disturbing the peace.

Some would defend her by saying that it is common for people to engage in such activities in parks or other public places in China, and they ask how can an activity that brings people together and keeps them fit disrupt other people's lives.

In this instance the law backed up the minority, as the interests of those who wanted a peaceful park were protected by the park's bylaws.