[update]
I have spent all day calling all the delegates in the VA legislature. So far, I haven't spoken to a single aid that realized the backlash of this silly waste of taxpayer money.
I have been invited to bring my panty protest to Richmond and I can't wait to show up in my gear. Here are some more links, from around the WORLD, at the laughs people are getting from this "fashion police" bill.
wapo
boston
kansas
india
UK
australia
all the links from google.Too many to post!!
congrats VA, we are the laughing stock of the WORLD. Super!
My home state of Virginia is reaching new lows with the latest freedom-infringing bill being put up to the state leaders. If you haven't heard of this yet, please visit these sites:
talkleft
denver channel news
The basic gist of this latest waste of tax payer's money stems from:
"Freshman Norfolk Delegate Algie Howell Jr. introduced the bill at the urging of constituents who are offended by the exposed underwear.
Howell said, "That's why they're called undergarments. They're supposed to be worn under something else."
Delegates approved a measure that would allow police to assess a $50 fine on anyone who exposes their below-waist underpants in a "lewd or indecent manner."
Howell said that since he introduced it last month, he's been deluged with calls and e-mails about the issue, mostly positive.
Howell told The Virginian-Pilot that he kept hearing from customers in his barber shop that something needed to be done about young people who wear their pants around their knees, exposing their underwear." (from article in link above)
Oh, and plumber's, beware too, you soon may have to pay attention to your attire. $500 fine for each act.
So, my fellow Virginian's, I'm starting a Panty Protest. Join me... Let's remind VA that they can try to dictate how you wear your clothing, but they better think LONG AND HARD about it because I've been just looking for a reason to wander the streets of DC/VA/MD sporting my super hero look.
If you don't care to do your best superman impression, then please take Paul Begala's tip, as just suggested on Crossfire, and VA....GO COMMANDO!
Virginia House of Delegates 2005
Delegate Algie T. Howell, Jr.
Member Since 2004
D - 90th District
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