- By Dan Veaner
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Lansing Disease [Lan-sing diss-eez]
-noun Pathology Abbr: LD
[Latin: Micro Manangitus]
A chronic, progressive disease marked by too many smart people micromanaging everything.
Symptoms: Inability to get large school or municipal projects done, hemorrhaging of school officials, endless meetings leading to a result of more meetings.
The disorder causes muscle weakness and atrophy, depression, and involuntary muscle movement. Large municipal projects are endlessly second-guessed, while administrators are paid large sums to be likewise second-guessed.
Transmitted by mouth
Side Effects: High blood pressure, low sewer pressure, leaky school roofs
Treatment & Care: While there is no known cure, LD can lead to emotional, psychological, and even physical problems, including coronary artery disease and high blood pressure if left untreated. Strict application of Robert’s Rules of Order is recommended.
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