Here’s a great example of legislative grandstanding.

When he was a member of the House, Ted Strickland introduced a bill that “[p]rohibits the importation for sale of foreign-made flags of the United States of America.” It’s not a tax or a quota; he would ban the importation of flags. You will never see a less dignified pander (although George H.W. Bush’s visit to a flag factory in 1988 comes close).

And while we’re at it, do we import apple pies? I demand action!

Update 2/7 12:41 PM: Per the comment below, I removed an incorrect reference to Ted Strickland as a senator. He is, of course, the governor of Ohio. Apologies.