Weekend review

I've been distracted from political stuff all weekend due to my sister's wedding, which was great fun and all. Of course, however, intrusive government added some negatives:

• Silly security procedures at airports, which made air travel frustrating for those who needed it.
• Complicated drug screenings, which prevent some medications from being available to various elderly relatives with major health problems and make those that they do get absurdly expensive.
• The marriage license, though not a problem for my sister and her husband, added a little extra expense and annoyance.

I can only imagine how annoying things would have been if, like in many countries, both a normal and bureaucratic marriage had been necessary.