Meaningless Rant Tuesday!

I'm no stickler when it comes to the rules. I don't use the handrails on escalators. I cross in the middle of the street. And I often swim less than an hour after eating.

But if you're going to insist on living by the rules, then you should die by the rules. Well, not die maybe, but at least get mocked for your hypocrisy.

I'm looking at you, Utah County Commissioners. During Tuesday's meeting, Gary Anderson was pontificating on a particular attorney who would like to do outside work if hired full time. No one else in the county is allowed to do that, Anderson said.

"I'm not prepared to carve something out for somebody I like," said the guy who drinks sodas every week in a room with signs posted "No Food or Drink allowed in Room 1400". (Steve White is guilty, as well.)

Me? Petty?

Either the rules are followed or they're not. And I want soda.