8 Year Old Shames GOP Lawmaker into Dropping Welfare-School Grades Bill

[kpete]

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Before Thursday's legislative session began, Campfield was confronted by a group of protestors which included 8 year-old Aamira Fetuga. The child handed Campfield a petition signed by people who opposed Campfield's bill while a nearby crowd sang "Jesus Loves the Little Children."

Campfield attempted to walk away from the protestors, saying several times that he didn't think children should be used as props, but Fetuga followed him through the hallways as the cameras rolled:

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Campfield later proposed that the bill be sent to a committee for further study--sparing himself a potential legislative defeat as several of his fellow Republicans had indicated they didn't support the measure.

The bill, named the "Education to End Poverty Act," would have reduced welfare payments (which average about $185 a month) by 30% for any family whose child failed a grade. Families would be forced to take action including taking a parenting class, meeting with teachers, enrolling the child in summer school, and getting tutoring, before their welfare payments would be restored.

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[freshwest]

1. That protest was perfect and it worked very well. Great young lady there.

[Arugula Latte]

2. I didn't think they were capable of shame.

Amazing.

[Progressive dog]

4. And you were right

They're not capable of shame.

[bravenak]

3. When he called her a prop. I cried a little.

When she said she was worried about the electric getting cut off, his response made me want to bite his face off.

[datasuspect]

5. i'd love to punch that punk motherfucker right in his smart ass punk mouth

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piece of fucking shit.

[DeSwiss]

11. +1000

[smirkymonkey]

16. +1000

You would have my wholehearted support and backing. Go for it!

[blogslut]

6. He denied that child's humanity down the hall and into the elevator.

I guess it's hard for the inhuman to comprehend such things.

[BadgerKid]

7. Break the cycle: How about increasing payments to families doing those things?

Kill multiple birds with one stone:

improve parenting skills (probably a good idea for all parents in general)
parents convey message that education is important
tutoring/more education as a sign that education is important
parents emphasize good grades are important (even if there a money carrot dangled in front of them)

[awoke_in_2003]

8. Yes, children shouldn't be used as props...

they should be used as sacrificial lambs- that is the republican way.

[ZRT2209]

9. his hateful, bigoted ignorance is front and center here

[ZRT2209]

10. tweet the link to as many twitter users in Tennessee as you can

[amb123]

12. GOP Dictionary

White Children = They need our help
Black Children = Props

[ZRT2209]

15. Campfield, in essence: "only poor families are lazy and stupid, punish them." DISGUSTING!!

[calimary]

13. And the children shall LEAD!!!!

EXCELLENT!!!

Whenever I see one of these very young people, I find myself wondering if I'm actually looking at a future Governor, Senator, OR President!

If they're already getting active at this young an age, just imagine where they might be, and where they might take us (and LEAD us)!!!

I remember as a kid, we'd be jumping rope while droning little rhymes of "Kennedy, Kennedy, gets our vote. We'll throw Nixon overboat..." (and the corollary from the other side, switching the names, of course). But there was NEVER any kind of front-line activism, where these young people are stepping up and speaking out and grabbing the attention of the media. Whether it's young Latinos, young siblings of Newtown, or young ladies like Aamira Fetuga. Or heck, even "Kid President." I'm so proud of them! It makes me hopeful for our future as a nation and as a world.

I think I'm liking this. A LOT!!!!!!

[SCVDem]

14. At least he didn't refer to her

As a Token!

Rethugs seem to have a problem with their word choices as of late.

Assholes!