 And now, great moments and unintended consequences. Part one, Black Liquor Bonanza. The year 2005. The problem, fossil fuel consumption is too high and biodiesel consumption is too low. The solution, create a generous tax credit for companies who blend fossil fuel with environmentally friendly biofuel. Sounds like a great idea, with the best of intentions. What could possibly go wrong? Turns out, paper companies were already using a pure biofuel known as Black Liquor, which is extracted from wood during the papermaking process. It's a super convenient energy source to run paper plants and mills, but only blended fuels were eligible for the tax credit. So paper companies bought fossil fuel they didn't need, added it to the biofuel they were already using and instantly qualified for very generous blended alternative fuel credits. Exactly the opposite of the tax credits intent, but sometimes it all boils down to paper. Part two, billboard bands. The year 1968. The problem, billboards cluttering the scenic vistas of Vermont. The solution, ban billboards. Sounds like a great idea, with the best of intentions. What could possibly go wrong? As the billboards came down, something new popped up. A 12 foot gorilla holding up a Volkswagen. A giant squirrel in a striped bathing suit. A 19 foot genie holding a carpet. A veritable zoo of gargantuan concrete sculptures. All in the name of public art. It might seem cute until a development dispute with a local bureaucracy results in a 700 pound middle finger on a 16 foot pole. Enjoy the view, Vermont. Part three, equal pay in Colorado. The year 2019. The problem, the gender pay gap. The solution, the Colorado equal pay for equal work act. A bevy of new regulations on employers, including a requirement that all forms of compensation be disclosed as part of every job listing and a ban on asking job candidates about their salary history. Sounds like a great idea, with the best of intentions. What could possibly go wrong? Not only does the law open up companies to new legal liabilities and administrative burdens, it also hinders employer flexibility when it comes to hiring. As a result, some companies like Samsung, Century 21, Cigna, IBM, Nike, even PETA have simply excluded Colorado from their remote job listings. Can't have a pay gap if you don't have a paycheck. Mission accomplished, Colorado. Great moments and unintended consequences. Good intentions, bad results.