One woman's thoughts on urban planning and urban life in a south Indian metropolis.
20 November 2008
Mexico City Mayor addresses basic needs of citizens
From the Mayor that brought you an ice-skating rink in Mexico City comes yet another brilliant policy: free Viagra for all Mexico City men aged 70 and older. The rationale? Mayor Marcelo Ebrard says that sex "has a lot to do with quality of life and our happiness." The mayoral seat in Mexico has been seen as a stepping stone to the Presidency. What better way to prove your worth as a politician than to keep your constituents happy? The government begins handing out pills on December 1st.
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