Could It Happen Here?

[Rick Rowlands]

Just about all legislators shoot from the hip without putting an ounce of thought into it. 

[sfc_oliver]

Some people simply don't think.

[Why?Town]

Could an unresearched bill against something be introduced by a lawmaker based solely on a bad personal experience?

Of course it could happen here.

[Towntalk]

New York Seeks Salt Ban

"No owner or operator of a restaurant in this state shall use salt in any form in the preparation of any food for consumption by customers of such restaurant, including food prepared to be consumed on the premises of such restaurant or off of such premises," the bill, A. 10129 , states in part.
The legislation, which Assemblyman Felix Ortiz , D-Brooklyn, introduced on March 5, would fine restaurants $1,000 for each violation.

http://www.myfoxny.com/dpp/news/local_news/new_york_state/chefs-call-proposed-new-york-salt-ban-absurd-20100310-akd

HYPOCRACY:
"In a phone conversation Wednesday, Ortiz admitted that he did not research salt's role in food chemistry or his bill's ramifications for the restaurant industry. He said he was prompted to introduce the bill because his father used salt excessively for many years, developed high blood pressure and had a heart attack."
"Ortiz also said he expects to continue to eat ham, cheese and bread in restaurants, all of which contain salt."

http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=910357&category=OPINION