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http://thinkprogress.org/health/2013/07/12/2295691/texas-senate-tampon-gun/
STY, now that I know you have special knowledge of Texas - what do you think of this? Guns are allowed in the Senate chamber, but tampons/pads aren't ... I mean, I know tampons aren't in the constitution, but when women are waiting for hours to speak, what are they supposed to do? drip on the floor?
While I doubt the women are going to throw tampons and pads, even if they did they wouldn't cause as much damage as bullets...
Apologize for posting whole article, but it is just so strange. They are sure afraid of women there, aren't they?
STY, thoughts on your fellow Texans?
STY, now that I know you have special knowledge of Texas - what do you think of this? Guns are allowed in the Senate chamber, but tampons/pads aren't ... I mean, I know tampons aren't in the constitution, but when women are waiting for hours to speak, what are they supposed to do? drip on the floor?
While I doubt the women are going to throw tampons and pads, even if they did they wouldn't cause as much damage as bullets...
You’re Allowed To Carry A Gun Into The Texas Senate Gallery, But Not A Tampon
By Tara Culp-Ressler on Jul 12, 2013 at 4:08 pm
On Friday afternoon, the Texas Senate will vote on a package of abortion restrictions that Republican lawmakers have been attempting to push through a special session. After State Sen. Wendy Davis (D-TX) successfully blocked a vote on the legislation last month with a 13-hour filibuster that was aided by disruptions from hundreds of protesters in the gallery, Senate Republicans aren’t taking any chances this time.
According to Jessica Luther, a freelance writer and pro-choice activist who has been coordinating much of the push-back to the proposed abortion restrictions over the past few weeks, Senate officials are confiscating any objects they believe may cause a similar disruption in the gallery during Friday’s vote. Protesters aren’t allowed to carry water bottles or even feminine hygiene products, just in case they might throw them at lawmakers:
Jessica W. Luther @scATX
I just asked DPS myself: NO TAMPONS OR MAXI PADS IN GALLERY. "Nothing that can be thrown at Senators" #HB2
12:17 PM - 12 Jul 2013
Even though the Texas legislature may not be comfortable with feminine hygiene products, it’s a bit more relaxed when it comes to firearms. Individuals with concealed carry licenses are permitted to bring their guns into the Senate gallery. In fact, a Texas Republican recently insinuated he might do just that during the current special session.
In a recent interview with the National Review Online, state Rep. Jonathan Strickland (R) expressed concern over becoming the target of violence as thousands of angry pro-choice activists rally at the capitol. When asked whether those concerns would inspire him to carry a hidden gun this session, he said he couldn’t legally answer that question. But he did add, “I very, very often do concealed-carry, I can say that.”
Since activists aren’t allowed to carry tampons or pads on their person, they have asked supporters to send feminine products to the capitol building so they can stock the bathrooms for the women who may need them.
Apologize for posting whole article, but it is just so strange. They are sure afraid of women there, aren't they?
STY, thoughts on your fellow Texans?