The Proof is in the Pudding.

As we already know, it seems the Virginia General Assembly is clearly out of touch with the rest of Northern Virginia. An article in today's Washington Post notes that Fairfax County officials want to urge the General Assembly to adopt some fairly reasonable measures. My money is that -- just like in the past -- these resolutions will go nowhere.

Among the items under consideration:

• A ban on carrying guns into law enforcement buildings by anyone other than authorized personnel;
  
• A "living wage" bill that would let the county require contractors to pay employees more than the state's minimum wage, which has been $5.15 an hour since 1997;
  
• A measure allowing the county to prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation; and
• A ban on the use of cellphones by drivers under 18.

According to the Post article, more than 130 communities, including DC and Montgomery County, have adopted living wage bills. In addition, a number of states have passed measures concerning discrimination based on sexual orientation. Finally, a number of states already realize that cell phones and driving certainly do not mix, and who better to trust than the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.

But how much do you want to bet that the General Assembly in Richmond continues our Commonwealth's march back into the 18th century? Their focus this week? Making sure we can hunt racoons on Sunday.