While traveling back to Pennsylvania today, I had occasion to reflect on a recurrent observation of New Jerseythat I have every time I go through the state. While I’ve long referred to Jersey as "The Armpit of Our Nation", it occurs to me that it’s not only apolluted, run-down collection of traffic circles and strip malls, it boasts another unique distinction:New Jersey is the only state so bad, neighboring states can actually charge admission.

Need Proof?Take the George Washington Bridge, from Jersey to Manhattan. Toll to travel to New York: $4.00. Toll to travel from New York to Jersey:$0.00.Need another example? Interstate 78. Traveling across the Delaware River from Pennsylvania to New Jersey: No toll. From Jersey to Pennsylvania? You guessed it, a toll: fifty cents.

Garden State, my ass…