The Bad Example

Jules Crittenden from the Boston Herald examines life in the wilderness. Being a conservative in Massachusetts has to be a very, very difficult existence. But it does have one bright side:

But to view the national stage from Massachusetts is to know the bitter truth that our state plays an important role in America’s political theater. Every two years, bluest blue Massachusetts sends in the clowns. We show America what could be and America generally sees it and acts accordingly: runs in the other direction.

Sometimes being a bad example is the only reason for one's existence. It could well be Massachusetts' role in America. Read the whole thing.