Am I Blue?

Can you have your cake and eat it too?

Some say it is possible but in Bergen County New Jersey you had better purchase that cake by Saturday.

In what amounts to another 2 + 2 = 3 move the legislature of that 18^th century area has once again voted to keep their “Blue Laws” in place.

For those of you in more modern places in the world, like Mali or any town on the Appalachian Trail ‘Blue Laws’ are in place to make sure no shopping is allowed on the Sabbath.
Of course the fact that different religions celebrate their Sabbath on different days and some people do not celebrate a Sabbath at all and somewhat more importantly this is America where the separation of Church and State is supposed to be in place does not seem to bother the people of Route 17 in Paramus.

It wouldn’t be news or really bother anyone if not for one other fact, residents are complaining that they are losing jobs and revenue and need more money coming into the area to help them out.

In normal times when most people are employed their only chance to shop for needed or spontaneous and unneeded items would be on a weekend.  And for most people a weekend consists of Saturday and Sunday.  But Sunday is the seventh day and as all good God fearing people know on the seventh day He rested and so shall ye all!

Far be it from me to tell other people how to live or which false religion to espouse but when you complain that your backwards ways are holding you back I frankly do not want to hear about it!
Perhaps the next vote should be to rename the area, Edgar Bergen County after the other famous dummy.

Is it news that people who do not believe in taking medicine of any kind will most likely suffer an earlier demise?  These people choose their path and while I find it ill advised and sad I respect their right to their opinion and practice.  I do not have the same laissez faire attitude when they force their children along the same path without proper education as to the facts.

But I would take issue if they were to complain and demand longer; healthier lives from their government while not allowing doctors to perform their expertise.

Oh and about the 2 + 2 = 3 note at the top?  As a result of the deal to keep the heathen stores closed on the Sabbath there will be tremendous budget cuts for the school system.  That means this year graduates may find a bit more latitude when it comes to acceptable answers.

So to the fair and just people of Bergen County New Jersey I say peace my brother.  May you live long and fruitful lives.
And don't let the loud noise on route 17 bother you on Sundays.  Take pity on the weary travelers as they escape into the 21^st century seeking bargains.  They search only to find greener more enlightened pastures.


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