C# Static Classes & Scope
<p>I am just wondering why can't I define a static class as protected, private etc?</p>

<pre><code>protected static class Class1 {}
</code></pre>

<p>The compiler gives the following error message:</p>

<blockquote>
  <p>Elements defined in a namespace cannot be explicitly declared as private, protected, or protected internal</p>
</blockquote>
