Florida Gardens and Drunk Brits

Well, the week off was great, full of good food, loud guns, and thought-provoking conversations. But enough dithering, sirrahs! The world awaits!

In Florida, city officials are caught trying to create a garden-police-state:

In what was estimated to be the largest crowd to ever attend a Kenneth City Council meeting, an outraged group of residents railed at the proposal that would regulate the upkeep of both the exterior and interior of all property in the town.

The proposal basically sets standards for upkeep and appearance and gives town officials the right to enter homes. If the owner refuses to allow the official to enter, the town can go to a judge for an "administrative search warrant" to allow access to the interior of buildings. Violations would cost up to $250 a day.

Apparently these Shadbush-staffel would be prepared to make judgments on beauty "violations" on the spot. And if you haven't had enough o f the totalitarian nanny-state, here's the UK edition:

Drunk women who stagger about in high heels are to be protected - at public expense - from twisting their ankles.

They will be handed flip-flops to wear by police outside nightclubs as they wend their way home.

The scheme is part of a £30,000 drive by police and councillors to prevent 'alcohol-related harm'.

It has been prompted by fears that women wearing stilettos or similar footwear could tumble over.

Officials also claim that female revellers are at risk of cutting the soles of their feet by walking barefoot.

The flip-flops will be given to anyone whose footwear is 'uncomfortable, inappropriate or soiled' and will be paid for with a Home Office grant.

Of course. The next logical step is for the heels-n-stilettos industry to get a bailout from the UK government. I'm sorry, did I say bailout? I meant a bridge loan.

It's rare that I ever echo quotes from the LaRouche-iean/Naderite camp, but if you're not outraged you're not paying attention.