2 Indiana lawmakers under fire for posts after women's march

[TexasTowelie]

Amid women’s rights marches that drew massive crowds this weekend, two Indiana lawmakers are facing backlash for controversial Facebook posts, including one that described participants as “fat women out walking.”

Sen. Jack Sandlin, R-Indianapolis, took down the message but not before screenshots had been widely shared on Facebook and Twitter.

Link to tweet

Sandlin’s post appeared Sunday and showed a photo of protesters, many in pink hats and carrying signs, with the words, “In one day, Trump got more fat women out walking than Michelle Obama did in 8 years” – referencing the former first lady’s fitness campaign.

Another lawmaker, Rep. Jim Lucas, R-Seymour, is facing criticism for a Facebook post he shared Sunday that showed a police officer in riot gear pepper spraying a woman in the face, with the words, “Participation trophies, now in liquid form.” Lucas told IndyStar he doesn’t intend to delete the post.

Read more: http://www.jconline.com/story/news/2017/01/23/indiana-state-senator-under-fire-fat-women-post/96939462/

[IndianaDave]

1. This doesn't surprise anyone

who actually lives in Indiana. Pence set the tone for bizarre, but consistently discriminatory thinking, and our delightful Republican legislators are happy to fall right in line - especially now that we have President Drumpfmeister leading the way. Come and visit our beautiful, Red state, and some of our proud, Republican citizens will be happy to insult you.