The New Letter of the Law

We can't even follow the laws we already have so who the hell authorized the passage of these absurd new laws to be on the books for 2012?

Delaware— Civil unions or domestic partnerships for same-sex couples are legalized, giving them the same state rights and obligations of those who are married but clarifying that marriage is between a man and a woman.

Aaawwwww come people, for fuck's sake!  When are we going to give up on this, "marriage is between a man and a woman" crap?  It's tired and old.  I mean, it's great that gays and lesbians get the same legal status as married folks but really, come on.  Why do you even care who gets married and who doesn't?  It doesn't affect you.  Why don't we worry about all the straight people getting divorced and the resulting broken families and societal harm instead? 

Georgia
— New safety requirements for cities that allow drivers to steer their golf carts off the green and onto roads and multi-use paths, including brakes, reverse warning devices and a horn.


More importantly, why are golf carts allowed on the road?

Illinois
— Motorcyclists stopped at a red light may proceed through if it fails to change to green after a reasonable length of time.


Ooohhhh yeah, what a great idea.  I see this one being repealed after the first dozen splatterings.

North Carolina
— State tax collector will have fewer powers to force corporations to redo their tax returns if they're suspected of dodging taxes.

Okay boys, pack up the fortune 500, we're relocating for North Carolina.  I'm taking the jet, see you there.

Utah
— New laws make any daily drink specials illegal, essentially banning happy hour.


Remember Germany or Florida?  Try again, Utah.  Being a wino in Utah has to be quite an accomplishment.  And Salt Lake City wins for being in two posts in a row.

Rabble-B