Date: June 16, 2012

No Wonder Most Sane People Despise Politicians

People are not happy. The economy continues to be disastrous, with an officially sanctioned unemployment rate of 8.2% (with a real world unemployment rate of 17-18%) The federal government and many cities and states continue to spend and incur “unpayable” debt to supposedly boost the economy, as if adding government jobs somehow helps the economy. How do they seem to conveniently forget that someone has to pay for those government jobs (yes, you guessed it, the “someone” is the middle class) or kick the can down the road incurring more debt to pass onto your children and grandchildren.

Recent polls indicate that the public only believes that 11% of our elected representatives are doing a good job, and then the peasantry turns around and re-elects those same idiots that we despise.

But at least one government organization understands the ugly mood of the public, and they’re doing something about it.

Yes, you guessed it, New York City officials. But the problems with New York City apparently aren’t with blatant corruption, phenomenal waste, atrocious roads, uncontrolled entitlement programs that bleed the taxpayers dry, or a city tax that ranges from 3-4% of income on top of property and state and federal taxes, to boot.

And how did these officials decide to tackle these enormous problems confronting the country and New York City?

They seem to be spending all of their time on the most important problem, obesity.

A reasonable individual would suggest that spending a few moments considering a low cost public education campaign financed by your tax dollars might be beneficial. But no, they have a better answer, because the politicians claim "its all for you" and not to slowly destroy your right of free choice so they can eventually control your every waking moment because you’re too stupid to make your own intelligent choices!

Superman to the Rescue

Mayor Bloomberg decided the problem was with jumbo-sized drinks. So government would once again step in to ban super-sized drinks. The proposed ban would limit sweet drinks to 16 ounces for sale in restaurants, street carts and movie theatres (but allow refills. Huh?). It does not apply to fruit juices, dairy-based drinks or alcoholic beverages. If this law is passed, can we expect these businesses to sell higher profit 48-ounce martinis to offset the loss of sales from sweet drinks?

This is on top of recent legislation that banned trans fats and smoking in workplaces, parks and beaches. How did they miss your bedroom?

But they didn’t stop there. Recently, the same lame officials are now proposing to limit movie-theatre popcorn containers, milkshakes, and possibly “milk-coffee beverages.” What about banning water? It has been proven that drinking over 100 ounces of water a day can lead to bloating. How did they miss that evil?

There is one bright spot of sunlight, however. The New York City Board will vote on this latest total violation of your civil rights, but agreed to a six-week, public-comment period before taking that vote. One can only wonder how the sheep of New York City will respond to this latest affront.

The New York City Restaurant Association is fighting the drink proposal and is considering legal action if it goes into effect. Association spokesman Stefan Friedman said officials should seek solutions that are actually going to curb obesity.

On top of that idiocy, there must be an incurable virus attacking politicians in the greater New York City metropolitan area, because city officials of Massapequa, New York have taken stupidity to a whole new level. Yes, their new law is leaps and bounds beyond any rational thought processes. On June 11^th, the village board of Massapequa Park on Long Island, voted to pass a law that will charge steep fines for messy yards. This "failure to mow" fee could cost homeowners up to $1,000. Repeat incidents could mean a $10,000 fine. A third offense might mean jail time. Even repeat drug offenders generally get probation. The law was enacted to keep home prices up and residents healthy. The real reason is the town can now bleed the banks and mortgage companies who own many foreclosed properties.

But there's eve one better. One Massachusetts town is considering the adoption of a law that would make swearing a civil offense, punishable by a $20 fine. I wonder if “shucks” will cost me $20 in that town.

When will the citizenry wake up and scream, "Enough, you morons! Stop trying to run my life, Big Brother!"

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