NYC Bans the N-word!

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In a unanimous vote, New York has decreed the centuries-old derogatory term as off-limits. Apparently they just came to the conclusion that it may offend some people… The punishment? Nothing! How is that for meaningful legislation. On the other hand, it ranks right up there with the Congressional “we don’t like your plan” resolution that strictly wags their finger at Mr. Bush in a toothless waste of tax-payer money. Or for that matter, the recent VA law passed that makes it a crime for teenagers to talk on their cell phone while driving, but only if they’re pulled over for something else. Of course while they’re on the shoulder, they can get a third ticket for not wearing their seatbelt.

It’s amazing how quickly inane legislation makes it through government institutions. Try and balance the budget, or improve other government programs, you’ll have a fight on your hands that leads to stop-gap funding for things like everything. I guess I should at least be happy that we can come to the conclusion that being mean to others is wrong… not that we’ll punishment, but you should at least know it’s not nice.