Jet Pack Ruiners, Toy Gun Grabbers, Eco ATM Luddites (Nanny of the Month, 7-14)

“Jet Pack Ruiners, Toy Gun Grabbers, Eco ATM Luddites
(Nanny of the Month, 7-14)” was produced by Ted Balaker and
originally released on July 31, 2014. The original text is
below. 

In July, police promise confrontations
will happen if one town doesn’t ban the open carry of
guns… toy guns. And in Oakland, California going green and making
green just got a bit more difficult with a ban on “Eco ATMs” that
offer cash payouts for old electronics and which local city
officials say incentivize
cell phone theft. But this month’s top dishonor goes to the
Newport Beach city council, which has prohibitednew
businesses in the “water jet pack” industry from opening
along the shoreline.

Officials hope the six-month moratorium addresses concerns
related to “noise, injuries, wakes and a possible proliferation of
the water-propelled devices.”

While it’s true that not everyone can handle the power of
the jet pack, some of us have been waiting on our jet packs for
a long time. So, step aside Newport Beach city council, because
some of us are
ready to fly.

Approximately 1:30

Nanny of the Month was created by Ted Balaker and is produced by
Balaker and Matt Edwards. Edited by Edwards. Written by Zach
Weissmueller. Opening graphics by Meredith Bragg.

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