GOVERNMENT GOES TOO FAR WHEN IT BANS CANDY FLAVOR

The Chicago City Council passed a law last week banning the sale of
certain flavors of lollipops, gumdrops and other treats.

The target of this absurd government disruption of free commerce was
not any ingredient in the candy, but the flavor. Stores selling the
candy in the Windy City now face fines of up to $500 and possible
revocation of their business licenses.

Chicago is not the only city weighing in on the issue. A New York
City councilwoman plans hearings on the candies this summer and an
Atlanta suburb has already passed a resolution banning them.

What's next? Only certain colors of balloons?

Granted, the flavor in question is not your mainstream treat, like
vanilla or strawberry. But neither is the target market the average
youthful candy consumer.

The flavor is marijuana and adults constitute the target market.
Convenience stores across the nation sell the candies, with names
like Purple Haze and Rasta. Companies manufacturing the treats
recommend they be sold only to adults.

The candy features only the taste of marijuana, not the mind-altering high.

Alderman Edward Burke, who sponsored the law in Chicago, said the
flavored candies will lead children to experiment with the real thing.

Maybe Mr. Burke should consider endorsing broccoli-flavored ice
cream, or asparagus soda pop.