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kpete

(72,014 posts)
Fri Jan 13, 2012, 05:09 PM Jan 2012

you represent us, how the hell can you say this?

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"For any gender non-conforming, or gender variant person, we see this as a violation of their fourth amendment rights against unreasonable searches and seizures," according to Richmond.

She is also concerned what light the proposed legislation puts Tennessee in.

"Already people are on national blogs talking about this. Tennesseans are embarrassed that we're moving in this directions instead of talking about job creation and economic growth," Richmond said.


"I could care less what they think, I could care less what they think," said Representative Floyd.

http://www.newschannel5.com/story/16511164/proposed-state-bathroom-bill-would-limit-transgender-options

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you represent us, how the hell can you say this? (Original Post) kpete Jan 2012 OP
This is what happens atreides1 Jan 2012 #1
this what happens when republicans control the legislature and governorship spanone Jan 2012 #9
WTF??!!! KansDem Jan 2012 #2
Another fine example of the government staying out of the lives of citizens. redqueen Jan 2012 #4
I believe this is the problem... handmade34 Jan 2012 #3
He is not there to represent you. Gold Metal Flake Jan 2012 #5
I like to think all of our posters are winners but you get a gold star. Uncle Joe Jan 2012 #7
Thank you. Gold Metal Flake Jan 2012 #11
Government should not do anything useful... liberalmuse Jan 2012 #6
he represents the old bearded man in the sky, not people n/t librechik Jan 2012 #8
I hate living here, I really hate it. white_wolf Jan 2012 #10

KansDem

(28,498 posts)
2. WTF??!!!
Fri Jan 13, 2012, 05:17 PM
Jan 2012
His proposed bill would require a birth certificate to prove which restroom a person would be required to use.

So now we'll have to carry our birth certificate in order to use the restroom?

...and "Representative" Turd, it's "I couldn't care less!" Savvy?

redqueen

(115,103 posts)
4. Another fine example of the government staying out of the lives of citizens.
Fri Jan 13, 2012, 05:21 PM
Jan 2012

Idiots.

They are all flipping idiots.

handmade34

(22,757 posts)
3. I believe this is the problem...
Fri Jan 13, 2012, 05:19 PM
Jan 2012
I cannot imagine
I cannot grasp that
I can't get my mind around it
Representative Floyd explained.

the man has merely a little closed minded brain that cannot understand the simplest of concepts... these types have no business in our halls of congress or as leaders

Gold Metal Flake

(13,805 posts)
5. He is not there to represent you.
Fri Jan 13, 2012, 05:25 PM
Jan 2012

As a Republican, he represents only those that can make him wealthy. Otherwise, he does what the fuck he wants.


liberalmuse

(18,672 posts)
6. Government should not do anything useful...
Fri Jan 13, 2012, 05:30 PM
Jan 2012

like protect our rights under The Constitution or anything like that. Instead, government should be used to police our privates.

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