Holy cow!
I've learned not to insult Chicago (or Chicago) in the presence of an expert.
I'll have to come up with a list of similar silly ideas from the New York City Council. Near the top: banning toy guns. (They've also passed anti-Wal-Mart bills, but that's to be expected at this point.)
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