Maine Governor Paul LePage today pushed through a new law making it illegal for Mainers to use Dragon Fire to clear snow and ice.
“While the Governor knows that using Dragons is a cheaper, less physically demanding means of clearing away snow, it is also extremely dangerous,” LePage spokesperson Jackie Draper explained to this Modern Philosopher. “There have been too many fires resulting from the use of Dragons, so Governor LePage felt this was the best way to go.”
Reaction from Mainers has been mixed. While many resent LePage’s decision, there are those who actually agree with the embattled Governor for once.
“I think LePage is a dolt,” Teddy Dechamps of Milford told me. “But for once, I agree with him. Dragon Fire, likes Dragons, is nearly impossible to harness. I’ve seen an entire block of houses wiped out because a Dragon with a really good set of lungs had horrible aim.”
Those Mainers who don’t agree with LePage’s decision vowed to continue using their Dragons. “What’s LePage gonna do?” asked Billy Ray Tobbins of Jackman. “Is he really gonna come all the way up here and arrest me? His fancy limousine won’t make it through the snow. Unless we use Dragon Fire to clear the road. Come get me, Fat Boy, and talk to my Dragon!”
I do love how Mainers aren’t shy about expressing their Deep Thoughts. I plan to follow this story, and am curious to see what Governor LePage does to enforce the law.
What do you think, Modern Philosophers? Do you agree with the new law? If you lived in Maine, would you want to give up your right to use Dragon Fire? Do you think that Dragon Fire use should be protected by the Constitution?
The Return of the Modern Philosopher 
If Dragons are outlawed then only outlaws will have Dragons.
Great post!
Dragons themselves haven’t been outlawed. They stay mostly in the Western Woods. It’s just using their fire to clear snow that’s now against the law. Governor LePage doesn’t know his constituents at all!
Glad you liked the post. 🙂
First Dragonfire next it will be outlawing dragons. It is a slippery slope.
The Governor is up for reelection this year, and is trailing in all the polls to Mayor McCheese. That sort of stuff won’t happen once an Otherworldly Being is running the state…
i am standing by to welcome them to michigan
Okay. Prepare for take off!
Are flamethrowers still ok?
Yes because they are controlled by humans, and have been inspected by the manufacturers.
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A SMOULDERING CONTROVERSY????? 🙂
You could argue he has a right to bear arms, but in this case the arms might bear him, if he rides his dragon. Billy Ray Tobbins has a real attitude. LOL
Billy Ray is a typical dragon loving Mainer! 🙂
I have no doubt. 🙂 Great post!
Thank you. I hope you’ll stick around and read some of the others!
Hmm, possible… 🙂
Thank you! On the day I was Freshly Pressed, you should stay! I’m sure we’ll have a party! 🙂
Oh, you were freshly pressed today? Congrats! Glad to quaff a libation in your honor.
Thank you. My post from Thursday about Pluto trying to buy its way back to planetary status. I’m thrilled!