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The Nanny State and the Purpose of Law
All American Blogger ^ | April 7, 2008 | Duane Lester

Posted on 04/07/2008 7:46:22 AM PDT by DogWings

“There ought to be a law against that!”

From no smoking laws in public places to seat belt laws in private vehicles, there seems to be a law for everything. It reminds me of Ralphie’s brother in “A Christmas Story.” I walk out of my front door, and I find myself wrapped up and knocked over by a multitude of laws, with no recourse but to writhe on the ground screaming, “I can’t get up. I CAN’T GET UP!”

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TOPICS: Government; Politics; Society
KEYWORDS: nannystate

1 posted on 04/07/2008 7:46:22 AM PDT by DogWings
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To: DogWings

There oughtta be a law against any solution that starts out, “There oughtta be a law...”


2 posted on 04/07/2008 8:50:39 AM PDT by phrogphlyer
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There otta be a law against meddling do-gooders!


3 posted on 04/07/2008 12:43:54 PM PDT by MtnClimber (Obama: baby is punishment; tax increase is bundle of joy)
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