There should be a "Good Dog" License.

I never understood why we as a society lump all dogs into the "unpredictable and unclean" category. or some reason, dogs aren't allowed into any grocery stores, and many non-food establishments don't allow them either. I can only guess that the reasoning hinges on the "dogs are filthy" view of things, and if every dog who entered a place proceeded to immediately urinate, vomit, and gnaw on the wares I would agree, but isn't it time we recognized that there is a difference between good dogs and bad dogs?

If I can prove that my dog is well-behaved, socialized, and clean, maybe then people will realize that these aren't necessarily the savage, uncontrollable beasts we assume they are.

There are many dog trainers and obedience schools out there, and if you can show that your dog can stop, come, etc. on command then as long as it passed whatever other licensing requirements (which would include a section the owner had to pass as well), you should be allowed to:
• let it walk off-leash with you
• enter stores and buildings
• take it on the subway or a bus (for an extra fare)
• let it run for president

This could make a few bucks for the city and also give owners a powerful incentive to train their dogs properly.

Right now my dogs are sitting home alone for hours on end because I'm not allowed to take them on the subway or in to work, but working on a Sunday would sure be easier if I didn't have to leave them at home, arrange and pay for a dogwalker, and ask neighbors to feed them.

TVs, Refrigerators, and PCs should be powered by fitness equipment.

I've heard of office furniture with built-in peddles and treadmills, like these:

so why not do that for everything else that contributes to sedentary pudge?

You want to grab a snack? 10 push-ups on a Wii-type mat hooked up to the fridge unlocks it.

You want to veg out in front of the TV? Earn it by cycling while you watch.

I can almost hear the self-righteous screams of the couch addicts; "I work sooo hard, my life is so crazy I deserve to relax without having to sweat first."

Sure you do, if you're in great shape already, but too many of us clearly spend enough time sitting, eating, and relaxing. I also guarantee that few things will relax you as well as 30 minutes on a Spin bike. You might even find yourself energized enough afterwards to go DO something rather than just WATCH it.

We could rig the devices so you can accumulate TV or fridge time in advance – 30 minutes of exercise gets you an hour of TV.  The point is to incentivize the pleasures in life and give people a compelling reason to use up some of their excess calories.

Not so crazy now, maybe?