Here’s the final line from a Coeur d’Alene Press editorial that ridicules Spokanites and bemoans their visits over the Fourth of July weekend. It’s their solution to making sure Spokanites stay home:

Offer free fireworks and a little bit of welfare, and watch the magic.

Thoughts? Do they mean it? Is this a case where I’m missing the satire?

Also, being discussed over at HBO .