Sneaky Chicken/Sneaky Snake

The Indiana House of Representatives is faced with another ridiculous piece of hateful legislation. First it was Patricia Miller trying to make it illegal for anyone but straight married people to have babies.

Now this, from Mary Beth Schneider at the Indianapolis Star:

Action in the Indiana House was called off abruptly Tuesday after a Republican lawmaker tried to pass an amendment that would strike down gay-rights ordinances in Indianapolis and other cities.

In a highly unusual move, House Speaker Brian C. Bosma, R-Indianapolis, adjourned the House for the day in the middle of the debate over the amendment offered by Rep. Jeff Thompson, R-Lizton.

The early closing stalled debate on dozens of bills eligible for action Tuesday. Bosma now has time to try to resolve the matter before the House is scheduled to return to session at 1:30 p.m. today.

Outraged Democrats accused Republicans of trying to enact a broad restriction on local government that would affect not only gays, but women, veterans and others.

Several Republicans also expressed reservations about the amendment, which Thompson is trying to put into a bill that restricts governments' ability to seize private property through eminent domain.

Honestly, where have all the true conservatives who would be outraged by larger and unneccesary government controls gone? I'm ready for Republicans to take back their own party. And what does this have to do with eminent domain? Thompson is a sneaky chicken for not being honest about what he wants here. Dave, he represents the fair city of Danville! Can't you throw your weight around and get rid of ths loser?

It is a pretty sure bet that sneaky snakeEric Miller of the right wing fear-mongering group Advance America put him up to it. If you live in Indy, commit Miller's name to memory. You will be hearing it again and again.

Update: Speaker of the House, Brian Bosma, talked Thompson into withdrawing this amendment for now. We will watch to see if it shows up again later.