miamizsun wrote: 
I'm most bothered by the fact that this was even necessary.

 oldslabsides wrote: 
Well the health department did get to write and file a 65 page health report about the dangers of lemonade poisoning, and how they believe a Lemonade Task Force could eliminate or marginalize to a very high degree the risk of such events in the future, further protecting the public.

 oldslabsides wrote: 
I was thinking the 'tale from the raft' told the story: "The Perfect Government - oldslabsides"

We could do worse.

Just goes to show ya, the first law of any government is the law of unintended consequences.

Government shuts down a lemonade stand - 7 yr old needs to get a $120 license, or face $500 fine.


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This just in! Chairman under pressure from common sense public and radio station!
He backs down and issues an apology, advises inspectors to use common sense.



It's a small victory, but a victory nonetheless.