[AMF]

I think almost all of those things, aside from being quite exaggerated (for effect?), are based on local ordinances or are actualyl voluntary. That is, these generally are laws that the locals in your community passed.

Some are voluntary. The "V-Chip" never really caught on, and it's up to parents to implement. Last I heard, the numbers of parents who had opted for the V-chip TVs were extremely small in number.

Some of these are egregious exaggerations. The "nowadays if you so much as look crossed eyed at [your kids] them, the state takes them..." and the "You can only take a three minute shower once a week..." are clearly not the case. And, frankly, would never pass in this country.

But, hey, you can go ahead and blame me for all the country's problems. I'm a former libertarian and now one of those Liberals ...and damn proud of it. You know them, those folks who stand for liberty, freedom from tyranny, civil rights, and opportunity for all and all that?

Having thrown my bomb, I'll just duck the inevitable flames that are about to erupt...

Alarik