Stupid State Laws - Washington

Here comes another post about a state law that still exists on the books and why it is ridiculous (to see them all, click here):

Washington

"It is illegal to paint polka dots on the American flag."

Hippies.  Dirty stinking hippies.  That's the only explanation I can think of that justifies this law.  Some filthy stoned hippies thought it would be groovy to paint polka dots on an American flag and the state of Washington would have none of that.  Can you think of a better reason?  No.  You can't.  However, why would anyone care if there are polka dots on an American flag?  It's not like it's hurting anybody.  It's not like they were painting them and then burning the flag.  Frankly, I understand that stopping stupid hippies from having fun is a necessity in this country, but this law seems a little unnecessarily stupid.  Whatever, hippies suck and this law can stay.

"Is that a picture of polka dots on an American flag?  The answer is - who cares."