Because you're whining and crying about something that has nothing to do with you.    I seem to recall a whole lot of bitching and moaning from you lately, maybe that led me to believe  wussies and Texas go together.  Or maybe it's just you crying all the time.

As far as the hoe goes they outlawed the "short" hoe many years ago for too much back bending injuries, most workers prefer  not to use "long" hoes.  In the long run it will lead to more productivity and lower costs.  Most illegals don't make WC claims.

The garden weasel will be glad to here about this ban

Quoted: Every state has OSHA ergonomic regulations and that is all this is. What they are asking is that workers be given long handled tools and if they are not effective in performing the work to justify why.  Having done enough yard work in my life I would prefer to stand then having to kneel or bend over to pull weeds or turn dirt, it is hard on your back.  A long handled tool is not terribly expensive and since President Bush doesnt seem to care about the illegal alien problem and since California is forced to cover the medical bills of these illegal aliens; we might as well provide some cheap preventive measures to decrease hospital visits.

YEAH IT'S ALL BUSH'S FAULT!!!!!!!!!!!

Again these educated fools who know whats best for you &  have stuck their pussified noses where it does not belong. If the state of California actually has enough people on the payroll to sit around & dream this shit up no wonder the state is broke. How the hell did this place get so damn far whacked out? What a socialist shithole.  I'll buy anyone there a one way ticket to France, China or any place else these bastards are trying to emulate.