It may not be effective, your vote shows. But hey, it's entertaining what with all the shenanigans involving conflicts of interest, followed by sanctimonious behavior to meticulously avoid conflicts of interest after a ceremonial finger-scolding by the state Ethics Commission. Oh, and don't forget the fun, futile efforts by outside forces -- a euphemism for Venetian hotel owner Sheldon Adelson -- to change the County Commission's composition. The Las Vegas City Council was runner-up.