Where's My Violin?

One of the least persuasive reasons imaginable to oppose Rep. Steve Tilley's proposed ban on lobbyist meals and gifts, courtesy of Rep. Jim Viebrock:

Lobbyists routinely buy catered meals for lawmakers who meet during the lunch hour in committees.

"We're going to lose a large part of our working day by not being able to work through lunch when we break from noon to 2," said Rep. Jim Viebrock, R-Republic.

As someone who lives and works and eats in Jefferson City most days of the week, I have first-hand knowledge that it's possible to eat in less than two hours here.

Today, I'm eating at my desk -- while working.  Crisis averted!

via Randy Turner

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