Repugnican politician calls for mutilation punishment

[JJackFlash]

It's yesterday's news, but pretty remarkable, in 21st century America.
Maybe it's a sign of how badly we've been regressing, with Chimp-in-Charge.

RENO, Nev. (Nov. 3) - Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman has suggested that those who deface freeways with graffiti should have their thumbs cut off on television.
Goodman, appearing Wednesday on the "Nevada Newsmakers" television show, said, "In the old days in France, they had beheading of people who commit heinous crimes.
"You know, we have a beautiful highway landscaping redevelopment in our downtown. We have desert tortoises and beautiful paintings of flora and fauna. These punks come along and deface it.
"I'm saying maybe you put them on TV and cut off a thumb," the mayor added. "That may be the right thing to do."
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[bonito]

1. I was thinking, does he have thumbs?

if he doesn't I kinda sorta hear where he's coming from. He jest I'm sure.

[grannylib]

2. Ummm...he's a Democrat actually - and I think his party affiliation should

be revoked.

[JJackFlash]

4. Just assumed somebody that brutal must be a repug

[grannylib]

6. I did too, until I saw it on the news...made me sick. He's no real

Democrat, nor a real American with an attitude like that.

[struggle4progress]

3. Then again, we COULD cut off hate-mongering mayors' noses. eom

[JJackFlash]

5. poll results

What do you think of the mayor's idea?

He has a point 65%
It's preposterous 35%
Total Votes: 33,923

Egad