Finally: The tapeworm's moment in the sun!

This is just too hilarious to be true. Yet it is. And so close to your humble states, ladies. ;) j

Source: http://www.sos.wa.gov/elections/initiatives/people.aspx#1069

Assigned Number: 1069 Filed: 02/01/2010 Sponsors Mr. James E. Vaughn Public Contact Information: 14416 168th Street Orting, WA 98360 Phone: 253-241-9634 Fax: 253-444-3820 jvaughn50@comcast.net

Ballot Title Statement of Subject: Initiative Measure No. 1069 concerns the state seal. Concise Description: This measure would require the Washington State Seal to depict a tapeworm attached to a taxpayer’s intestine, encircled by the words: Committed to sucking the life blood out of each and every taxpayer. Should this measure be enacted into law? Yes [ ] No [ ] Ballot Measure Summary This measure would require the Seal of the State of Washington to be changed to depict a vignette of a tapeworm dressed in a three piece suit attached to the lower intestine of a taxpayer shown as the central figure. The seal would be required to be encircled with the following words: “Committed to sucking the life blood out of each and every tax payer.” The illustration would be selected from submissions submitted by taxpayers. View Complete Text

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To fulfill your cute quota for the day:

This is my neighbor's cat, who has quite possibly the most adorable markings a cat has ever had. You can only see the heart when she sits just so, of course. But the triangle/arrow is also there to help focus your attention.

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