The Garbage Garden State

New Jersey is searching for a new slogan, but they've banned sarcastic recommendations from residents. Isn't that kind of like banning whales from eating plankton? Anyway, some of the entries that have been rejected:

"New Jersey: We can always use another relative on the payroll," and "Come to New Jersey: It's not as bad as it smells."

I rather like both of those. But look at this:

Voters get to pick the winner in the competition launched after Gov. Richard Codey nixed "New Jersey: We'll Win You Over," created by a consultant who was paid $260,000.

Psst! Over here, Richard. Have I got a bargain for you...