There Oughtta Be a Law

Friday, March 18th, 2005

Texas:

Legislation filed by Rep. Al Edwards would put an end to “sexually suggestive” performances at athletic events and other extracurricular competitions.

“It’s just too sexually oriented, you know, the way they’re shaking their behinds and going on, breaking it down,” said Edwards, a 26-year veteran of the Texas House. “And then we say to them, ‘don’t get involved in sex unless it’s marriage or love, it’s dangerous out there’ and yet the teachers and directors are helping them go through those kind of gyrations.”

Under Edwards’ bill, if a school district knowingly permits such a performance, funds from the state would be reduced in an amount to be determined by the education commissioner.

Thanks to Thomas Pearson for the tip.

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3 Responses to “There Oughtta Be a Law”

  1. #1 |  Say Anything | 

    Texas To Ban Cheerleaders?

    Hmm…

    AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – The Friday night lights in Texas could soon be without bumpin’ and grindin’ cheerleaders. Legislation filed by Rep. Al Edwards would put an end to “sexually suggestive” performances at athletic events and other extracurri…

  2. #2 |  Cynical Nation | 

    Is nothing sacred?

    I guess since the article doesn’t mention Edwards’ party affiliation, it’s safe to assume he’s a Democrat.

  3. #3 |  chez Nadezhda | 

    And while we’re visiting memory lane

    Awhile back I was reminiscing about how so many of today’s most heated debates carry rather strong echoes of the past. And now we have further proof than some dispute…