The price is wrong, Bob

I saw this story linked on Drudge and recognized that it would be significant to my readers. There has been a bill proposed in the state of California to require the sterilization of dogs and cats, except in the cases of licensed breeders of purebreds. Here are some notable facts about the bill:

1) It is supported by the formidable triumvirate of Pamela Anderson, Bob Barker, and Lionel Richie.

2) The Governater has yet to declare his opinion of the bill. There are two Schwarzenegger dogs: Sarge and Spunky. According to the story, "press secretary Aaron McLear declined to say whether the pets were neutered - 'out of respect' for the dogs". Oh yes, of course. Good answer. How rude of us to intrude upon the dignity of one such as Spunky Schwarzenegger, the yellow labrador retriever.

3) Dog/cat-fixing bill sponsor Lloyd Levine has another project on the side, which is to "phase out the incandescent light bulb". In case you haven't already made the connection for yourselves, allow me to point out that if Lloyd Levine succeeds, the scenario pictured below may no longer be possible: