RIP, L.A. Lap Dancing

The Los Angeles City Council has concluded its inquiry into the pros and cons of lap dancing, and unanimously—"despite stiff opposition"—banned the practice at local strip clubs. This move may lend unwitting (but unquestionably needed) support to the campaign of gubernatorial candidate Mary Carey, who promises legal, tax deductible lap dancing as a pillar of her platform, in addition to live Web cams in the governor's mansion, and goodwill ambassadors from the adult entertainment industry.