While Maine legislators battle with budget cuts, decreasing job opportunities and several other petty problems, state government officials took a big step forward towards tackling the real problems facing the state.
Novelty lighters.
On Monday, Gov. John Baldacci signed legislation that makes Maine the first state to outlaw the sale of cigarette lighters that are particularly attractive to children because they come in the shapes of cartoon characters, toys and animals.
Another great “Only in Maine” moment. I mean, this legislation will help prevent a few house fires, but honestly, WHO BUYS NOVELTY LIGHTERS? The people who I picture with novelty lighters are those who live in their parent’s basement and perhaps shop on eBay for Star Wars figurines. I’d be interested to meet someone who has an extensive collection of novelty lighters.
Not much more I can say. Sleep easy tonight Maine, we are now rid of the burden that is novelty lighters.
Now, about those nation-high taxes and economic turmoil…
Novelty lighters.
On Monday, Gov. John Baldacci signed legislation that makes Maine the first state to outlaw the sale of cigarette lighters that are particularly attractive to children because they come in the shapes of cartoon characters, toys and animals.
Another great “Only in Maine” moment. I mean, this legislation will help prevent a few house fires, but honestly, WHO BUYS NOVELTY LIGHTERS? The people who I picture with novelty lighters are those who live in their parent’s basement and perhaps shop on eBay for Star Wars figurines. I’d be interested to meet someone who has an extensive collection of novelty lighters.
Not much more I can say. Sleep easy tonight Maine, we are now rid of the burden that is novelty lighters.
Now, about those nation-high taxes and economic turmoil…
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