a. I know it isn't boring. (was just trying to tweak you a bit.) Want to see boring..../see Iowa. :)
b. A nanny state is one that we ask to act like a nanny. Over-protective. One we hire to ensure we all wipe our ass correctly and go to bed on time. It's a big bad world out there and we gotta protect everyone from the big bad wolves and the evil stepmothers and the dark side of the force.
Anarchically yours,
Wade
And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.
Romans 12:2 (NKJV)