““In practice, the mandate proved to be easily subverted. While attractive single people may not be a majority of the population, they are a discrete (and very popular) interest group. The most beautiful people in the country descended upon Washington to lobby for votes, forming coalition organizations such as Band Against Bad Economics (BABEs). Suddenly, elected representatives throughout Washington were spotted around the city with extremely attractive dates. Within days, the mandate fine was lowered from $5,000 per year to $100, dramatically undermining the usefulness of the mandate.””
