From cigarettes to cell phones, NYC continues the assault on bad manners. NYC councilman Phil Reed (D) wants to make it illegal to not turn off your cell phone in a theater or Broadway show. According to Fox News, Mr. Manners defended his position by claiming that his bill "protects the people who are talking, so they don't look so stupid."

If he is so interested in taking away people's right to look stupid, perhaps he could do something about politicians that raise their own salary, and then increase taxes to pay for it. If this new bill succeeds, look for Reed to try to ban nose picking, and chewing with your mouth open.