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[Townsend]

Michigan State Rep Barred From Speaking After 'Vagina' Comment

http://m.npr.org/story/155059849?url=%2Fblogs%2Fthetwo-way%2F2012%2F06%2F14%2F155059849%2Fmichigan-state-rep-barred-from-speaking-after-vagina-comments&sc=fb&cc=fp

During a heated debate on the floor of the Michigan state House, Rep. Lisa Brown made an impassioned speech against a bill that seeks to put new regulations on abortion providers and ban all abortions after 20 weeks.

Brown, a Democrat, argued that her Jewish faith allowed for therapeutic abortions when the mother's life is in danger without regard to length of pregnancy.

"I have not asked you to adopt and adhere to my religious beliefs. Why are you asking me to adopt yours?" she said. But what came next is what got her in trouble: "And finally, Mr. Speaker, I'm flattered that you're all so interested in my vagina, but 'no' means 'no.'"

The Detroit News reports today the House Republican leadership did not allow Brown to speak on a bill about the retirement of school employees.

The News reports:

"'What she said was offensive," said Rep. Mike Callton, R-Nashville. 'It was so offensive, I don't even want to say it in front of women. I would not say that in mixed company.'

"Majority Floor Leader Jim Stamas, R-Midland, determined Brown's comments violated the decorum of the House, said Ari Adler, spokesman for the Republican majority."

Brown called a press conference, today, the Detroit Free Press reports. She defended her use of the word "vagina," saying it is the "anatomically medically correct term."

"If they are going to legislate my anatomy, I see no reason why I cannot mention it," she said according to the Free Press.

"Regardless of their reasoning, this is a violation of my First Amendment rights and directly impedes my ability to serve the people who elected me into office," Brown added in a statement released by her office.

Brown was not the only woman silenced on the floor today. Rep. Barb Byrum was also not allowed to speak on the floor.

"Byrum, D-Onondaga, caused a disturbance on the House floor Wednesday when she wasn't allowed to introduce an amendment to the abortion regulations bill banning men from getting a vasectomy unless the sterilization procedure was necessary to save a man's life," the Detroit News reports.

[Townsend]

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[erfalf]

ACORN whistle-blower on Akin-gate: Women 'are the new pawns in this political game'

http://dailycaller.com/?p=3328441

[Hoss]

ACORN whistle-blower on Akin-gate: Women 'are the new pawns in this political game'

http://dailycaller.com/?p=3328441

Seriously?  The Daily Caller?  That's like liberals posting stuff from HuffPo or DK on here.

[Townsend]

ACORN whistle-blower on Akin-gate: Women 'are the new pawns in this political game'

Yes, all women are pawns.  3.5 billion pawns.  They will all be used for politics.  They have no ability to not be pawns.  So they will be pawns.

[DolfanBob]

I used to love women.......Until they were awarded the rights for me to hate em.

[Conan71]

I love prawns.  Wait? What?

[erfalf]

Seriously?  The Daily Caller?  That's like liberals posting stuff from HuffPo New York Times or DK NBC on here.

Fixed it for you.

But seriously, does it warrant complete ignorance of the story?

[guido911]

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Figured that story would get some play in here.

[erfalf]

Yes, all women are pawns.  3.5 billion pawns.  They will all be used for politics.  They have no ability to not be pawns.  So they will be pawns.

You know, the criticism is of the politicians, not the women.

[guido911]

Fixed it for you.

But seriously, does it warrant complete ignorance of the story?

[Townsend]

You know, the criticism is of the politicians, not the women.

So you think all women can be used as pawns by these politicians?  "Can't help it ladies, the politicians are going to use you and nothing you can do about it."

[Townsend]

Figured that story would get some play in here.

Of course.  What's your point?

[Hoss]

Know we can always expect astute commentary from our resident counselor.  Very adult.

wonder if you also throw spitballs in chambers.

[Hoss]

Fixed it for you.

But seriously, does it warrant complete ignorance of the story?

No more so than when the screeching right complains when some on here source the aforementioned outlets.  Including your corrected ones.  Not sure why you felt the need to correct them, as they all four lean left.  But then again, I'm never sure of what your point is most of the time.  You might be ADD.