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babsbunny

(8,441 posts)
Thu Jun 14, 2012, 05:26 PM Jun 2012

Michigan Dem banned by Republicans for using the word ‘vagina’

Michigan Dem banned by Republicans for using the word ‘vagina’

By Stephen C. Webster
Thursday, June 14, 2012 15:22 EDT

http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2012/06/14/michigan-dem-banned-by-republicans-for-using-the-word-vagina/

Update (below): Michigan Dem calls on women to withhold sex until legislature backs down

A female Democratic state representative in Michigan said Thursday that she has been silenced by her Republican colleagues after she uttered the word “vagina” while criticizing a slate of bills that would restrict female reproductive rights.

Michigan State Rep. Lisa Brown (D) made her comments during a Wednesday debate on proposed legislation that critics say could effectively ban abortions in the state. ”I have not asked you to adopt and adhere to my religious beliefs,” she said. “Why are you asking me to adopt yours? And finally, Mr. Speaker, I’m flattered that you’re all so interested in my vagina, but no means no.”

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stevenleser

(32,886 posts)
4. Republicans are pretty scared of sex. Violence is ok, but sex and body parts? They freak out.
Thu Jun 14, 2012, 05:32 PM
Jun 2012

Thats them.

louis-t

(23,296 posts)
3. Cuz she didn't say 'hoo-ha'
Thu Jun 14, 2012, 05:32 PM
Jun 2012

Typical repug bullying tactic. They want women out of the equation. "Sit down, you are not allowed to speak anymore." I now join millions of other people who are embarrassed about their own state.

siligut

(12,272 posts)
10. That's my take, try to make her feel ashamed so she will shut-up.
Thu Jun 14, 2012, 06:34 PM
Jun 2012
Republicans said Brown was "offensive" and wouldn't allow her to voice her opinion on an unrelated school employee retirement bill.


Unbelievable.
 

Aerows

(39,961 posts)
5. I would expect this in MS
Thu Jun 14, 2012, 05:40 PM
Jun 2012

But in MI?

Wow. Frightened of the word vagina. I guess penis is just as frightening, or is that one okay?

 

riderinthestorm

(23,272 posts)
6. Anyone seen the Vagina Monologues? There's this great list of nicknames like vajajay
Thu Jun 14, 2012, 06:27 PM
Jun 2012

and coochie snorcher. Maybe the immature rethugs would prefer the STATE REPRESENTATIVE to use one of the myriad nicknames instead of the proper name for this particular lady part....

 

MichiganVote

(21,086 posts)
8. Vagina,Vagine,Vagina,Vagina,Vagina,Vagina,Vagina,Vagina,Vagina,Vagina,Vagina,Vagina,Vagina,Vagina,
Thu Jun 14, 2012, 06:29 PM
Jun 2012

VAGINA

Its not a disease, its not profanity, its not a big fat secret---its a fucking body part morons.

Gold Metal Flake

(13,805 posts)
12. Like it would have mattered.
Thu Jun 14, 2012, 07:51 PM
Jun 2012

The pukes would have censorerd her for that as well. They didn't have a reason in the first place. You don't need a fucking reason when you have an ideology. You just need power. This is how they show just how fucked up they are.

Gold Metal Flake

(13,805 posts)
11. Crazy "politically correct" republican prudes.
Thu Jun 14, 2012, 07:36 PM
Jun 2012

The PC police are out in force. The PC-crazy repukes showing what they always do instead of governing. Authoritarian assholes.

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