Texas lawmakers ban sexy cheerleading

[Insane3D]

Another WTF from Texas....

AUSTIN, Texas - After an alternately comic and fiery debate ? punctuated by several lawmakers waving pompons ? the state House on Tuesday approved a bill to restrict ?overtly sexually suggestive? cheerleading to more ladylike performances.

The bill would give the state education commissioner authority to request that school districts review high school performances.

?Girls can get out and do all of these overly sexually performances and we applaud them and that?s not right,? said Democratic Rep. Al Edwards, who filed the legislation.

Edwards argued bawdy performances are a distraction for students resulting in pregnancies, dropouts and the spread of sexually transmitted diseases.

Ribald performances are not defined in the bill. ?Any adult that?s been involved with sex in their lives, they know it when they see it,? he said.

The bill passed on a 65-56 vote. It still must be approved by the Senate and signed by Republican Gov. Rick Perry.

One critic questioned the legislation?s priorities.

?Have we done anything about stem cell research to help people who are dying and are sick advance their health? No,? said Democratic Rep. Senfronia Thompson. ?Have we done anything about the mentally ill, school finance or ethics??

The American Civil Liberties Union said the measure was unnecessary because state law already prohibits public lewdness by students on or near a school campus.

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http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/7727886/

 

[drum]

so i guess this means Debbie will be moving to another state?

 

[StrangerGuy]

Edwards argued bawdy performances are a distraction for students resulting in pregnancies, dropouts and the spread of sexually transmitted diseases.

OMGWTFLOL

 

[Megatomic]

Wow, and it was a Democrat that sponsored that bill... Can't say that this was the work of the dastardly neocons.

 

[Insane3D]

Originally posted by: Megatomic
Wow, and it was a Democrat that sponsored that bill... Can't say that this was the work of the dastardly neocons.

I don't think Texas democrats are like most others...lol.

The whole thing is just silly...

 

[SynthDude2001]

I swear I had nothing to do with this. :|

 

[Insane3D]

Originally posted by: SynthDude2001
I swear I had nothing to do with this. :|

Hahaha...I told you Texas was a bit daft...lol.

 

[SynthDude2001]

Originally posted by: Insane3D

Originally posted by: SynthDude2001
I swear I had nothing to do with this. :|

Hahaha...I told you Texas was a bit daft...lol.

:|

 

[chrisms]

Cause I drink it anytime - and anyplace
When it's time to get ill - I pour it on my face
Monkey tastes Def when you pour it on ice
Come on y'all it's time to get nice
Coolin' by the lockers getting kind of funky
Me and the crew - we're drinking Brass Monkey
This girl walked by - she gave me the eye
I reached in the locker - grabbed the Spanish Fly
I put it with the Monkey - mixed it in the cup
Went over to the girl, "Yo baby, what's up?"
I offered her a sip - the girl she gave me lip
It did begin the stuff wore in and now she's on my tip

 

[cavemanmoron]

hmm now the cheerleaders will put on Band uniforms,and sing "chorus" style??

WTF

 

[imported_Reck]

So al edwards is a democrat? hmm...wth. see democrats are equally capable of this kind of moronicy.

 

[bret]

i always knew texas was a gay state... "steers and queers"

 

[SynthDude2001]

Originally posted by: bret
i always knew texas was a gay state... "steers and queers"

:thumbsdown:

 

[AFB]

Originally posted by: Megatomic
Wow, and it was a Democrat that sponsored that bill... Can't say that this was the work of the dastardly neocons.

Yes you can, he just hasn't realized it yet.

 

[MmmSkyscraper]

Somebody ban Texas lawmakers!!!

 

[amcdonald]

Good!
It's about time someone did something about these whores shakin' their behinds for the menfolk!

 

[Calin]

They should make mandatory the wearing of a scarf

 

[thedarkwolf]

Overeacting a little aren't we? This is just to stop some of the over the top stuff. Would you want your 9 year old daughter bumping and grinding out there?

 

[CaptnKirk]

Texas Cheerleaders Approved

 

[Megatomic]

Originally posted by: thedarkwolf
Overeacting a little aren't we? This is just to stop some of the over the top stuff. Would you want your 9 year old daughter bumping and grinding out there?

That'd be up to the parents to prevent that from happening. The state is a poor substitute for a parent.

 

[PingSpike]

No sexy cheerleading moves in Texas now? Well, I'm officially down to zero reasons to visit Texas now.

 

[DainBramaged]

lol

 

[Albis]

lol sometimes these laws that they make are so fun to read about. why can't we all just make up stupid laws that are very hard to judge right from wrong

 

[tfinch2]

Originally posted by: SynthDude2001
I swear I had nothing to do with this. :|

 

[isasir]

Those wacky Texans.