What’s with this disturbing trend among idiot legislators to sponsor “there oughtta’ be a law” contests? Here’s the latest doofus’s excuse:

In addition to spawning a useful law, the freshman assemblyman hopes the contest will spur political involvement in his community, said Grace Meng, his daughter and office manager.

Yes, foster “political involvement” by appealing to the lurking tyrant in each of us.

I’ll give a campaign contribution to the first politician who holds a “We Oughtta Repeal This Law” contest.

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