I do love living in Maryland again, but there's a reason my husband (a native Californian) affectionately call this the "Communist State of Maryland". Sometimes I really do wonder about our elected officials. It seems a lack of common sense is required, in order to be elected.
From
John LeoIn Kensington, Md., two families thought they would be
uncomfortable having Santa Claus at the annual tree-lighting ceremony. The town, which is strongly anti-discomfort, banned the famous red-suited benefactor, but relented under pressure and let him come after all. Kensington is in Montgomery County, which became a national laughing stock for trying to ban smoking in one's own house or apartment. When the anti-smoking law was vetoed, one councilman said:
"At least now Santa can stay home and smoke."
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