Bacon's Rebellion

The Ultimate Nanny State

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James A. Bacon
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Unfortunately our conservative Virginia is becoming the ultimate nanny state.

We covered the droopy drawers bill ad infinitum—enough said on that. Today The Washington Times reported on the following caretaker bills:

  • A bill to fine drivers $250 for showing X-rated videos in their vehicles if passersby or other motorists are exposed to them
  • A bill to require libraries that receive state funding to install Internet filter systems on their computers that will prevent children from being exposed to porn websites
  • A bill making it a misdemeanor to fondle oneself in public
  • A bill that bans “up-skirt” photography

Don’t get me wrong, I’m in favor and support all these initiatives. But do we need to create laws for just about everything? What comes next, codifying common sense and good manners?

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  1. Barnie Day Avatar
    Barnie Day

    This is that we-want-less-government Republican crowd in charge now!

  2. Jim Bacon Avatar
    Jim Bacon

    What a sad commentary. While passing all these rules and regulations, legislators are failing to grapple with the biggest problems, such as education (other than to spend more money), transportation (other than to spend more money), Medicaid (other than to spend more money.) I’m appalled.

  3. John K. Avatar
    John K.

    Barnie’s admonition is a good one. However, let the record reflect that, according to the Washington Times, the porn video, fondling and “up-skirt” bills all passed unanimously in the respective chambers of their introduction. The library bill passed too, in the House of Delegates, 76-17. Apparently, our friends on the left are grateful for the company on the we-want-more-government side of the aisle.

  4. Will Vehrs Avatar
    Will Vehrs

    John K.’s comment reminds us of the Democrats’ whimsical position in Virginia. They stand for everything; they stand for nothing.

    They are fiscal conservatives as they vote for new spending, but it’s Republicans who are busting the budget.

    They are guardians of liberty as they vote against sagging pants, but it’s Republicans who want to meddle in our lives.

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