The Onion reports that Nevada is phasing out laws altogether. To wit:

“Critics always argued that if we allowed gambling and prostitution, it was just a short leap to lawlessness,” said Senate Majority Leader William Raggio (R-Washoe), flanked by a pair of armed strippers. “It didn’t sink in for a while, but we eventually just sort of looked at each other and said, ‘Why not?’ Without laws, Nevada could offer a whole range of entertainment and lifestyle options never before imagined.”

As usual with The Onion, this story is more than just a joke, but jabs those critics who always argue that decriminalizing victimless crimes like gambling and prostitution will lead to complete lawlessness and chaos. But then it turns right around and mocks the idea that people can be relied on to be decent without any sort of legal framework:

“I’ve been waiting for this moment for 20 years,” said Reno blackjack dealer Dale Everson, polishing his new machete while enjoying a lapdance. “Pretty soon, I won’t have to worry about speeding tickets or emissions tests. Only the common sense and inherent decency of the people of Nevada will govern this state. That’ll be more than enough for me.”

Looks like The Onion has struck a happy limited-government medium.