After an alternately comic and fiery debate — punctuated by several lawmakers waving pompons — the state House on Tuesday approved a bill to restrict "overtly sexually suggestive" cheerleading to more ladylike performances.It's amazing how fast our governments can pass laws saying that a court should hear this case or to stop smut from being shown while still avoiding the real issues at hand.
The bill passed on a 65-56 vote. It still must be approved by the Senate and signed by Republican Gov. Rick Perry.
One critic questioned the legislation's priorities.
"Have we done anything about stem cell research to help people who are dying and are sick advance their health? No," said Democratic Rep. Senfronia Thompson. "Have we done anything about the mentally ill, school finance or ethics?"
Let's see, what's next? What could one of our state governments or even our national government tackle next that, in the end, is rather meaningless and not really all that important?
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