I went to Minnesota this past week. Here are some lessons I learned.
1. I am more afraid of bugs than they are of me.
The expressions parents use when their kid is scared of a tiny bug is, “they are more afraid of you than you are of them”. This is supposed to make the child feel better, or something. Well let me tell you, Minnesota bugs have no fear. They have the opposite of fear, which is ram-into-Tegan’s-face-over-and-over.
2. Airport time is not the same as real time.
When they tell you they can bump you up to another flight and that your already-checked-in bags will be right behind you, don’t believe them. The only bags you will receive are bags of LIES.
3. Riding a mechanical bull is awesome.
Seriously people, do it.
PS. I was locked out of my blog for awhile. If you had liked me on Facebook or added me on Twitter, you would have known this. Hint, hint.
Minnesota Bans Ladie’s Nights
By Dr. Sangfroid on June 13, 2010
This entry is filed under Commentary, News and tagged Booze, Discrimination, Minnesota. | 1 Comment
Okay, so they didn’t ban Ladie’s Nights, but they did ban the best part: cheap drinks for having a vagina.
The state of Minnesota has charged 5 bars with gender discrimination, calling their practice of offering cheaper drinks to women a blatant act of sexist discrimination.
And, well…it is. Giving cheaper service based on gender is discrimination against the other gender.
But these are private businesses, who have the right to refuse and regulate service based on how they want. Why does the government feel the need to involve themselves? The government is explicitly interfering with the bar’s ability to make money.
Of course, if they were only giving certain ethnicities cheaper drinks, many would be demanding the government intervene. If we give complete freedom for people to discriminate however they want, are we really living in a free country?
More food for thought: Why is it not okay to give preference because of gender, but age discrimination is allowed? Movie tickets, fairs, exhibits, museums, you name it, all offer a variety of discounts based on age. Why draw the line at gender?
What do you think readers? Is the government right to step in and regulate private-business practices in order to keep it fair and balanced? Or is this a case of selective law-enforcement?