The Simpsons of the Week!
Trying out a new column idea on the happenings in Jeff City -- let us know what you think!
Lisa of the Week:
Sen. Maria Chappelle-Nadal
Kudos to Sen. Maria Chappelle-Nadal for leading a 14.5 hour filibuster in the Senate in defense of the egregious SB592/"Workplace Discrimination". This bill would turn back time in Missouri's workplaces, circa 1950s; eliminating whistleblower protections, repealing the Missouri Human Rights Act and making it harder for discriminated employees to seek damages. While all Democrat Senators pitched in to block this scary bill, Sen. Chappelle-Nadal stood and spoke for 10 hours without food or breaks.
"I truly believe that individuals who have been harassed and who have been wronged in their employment should have an avenue to go through where they do have a trial by jury," Maria Chappelle-Nadal said after the Senate vote. "I do not believe that one individual should make a determination based on the facts and have the ability to throw out a case."
Homer of the Week:
Rep. Stan "The Ghostbuster" Cox
Continuing the Missouri GOP Legislature's discriminatory agenda, the House brought up an oldy but goody on Wednesday, "Photo-ID", sponsored by State Rep and GOP Secretary of State Candidate Shane Schoeller. This bill would require all Missourians to present a government-issued photo ID when casting a ballot.
WATCH OUT FOLKS! Rep. Stan Cox believes DEAD PEOPLE are voting... "Who ya gonna call?"
Rep Cox also often equates voting to going to Blockbuster to rent a "video".
I didn't know:
- Blockbuster is still around
- Renting "videos" is a constitutional right.
PROBLEMS with Voter ID legislation:
NO CASES OF VOTER IMPERSONATION FRAUD HAVE EVER BEEN DOCUMENTED IN MISSOURI. Every national study conducted has found that allegations of such fraud are not supported by empirical evidence. Voter fraud is a serious crime, punishable by 5 years in jail & a $10,000 fine. Moreover, this bill addresses only in-person voter impersonation, not more common registration or absentee problems
OVER 230,000 CURRENT ELIGIBLE MISSOURI VOTERS LACK A MISSOURI DRIVER’S LICENSE. African Americans, seniors, people with disabilities, the working poor and students are twice as likely to lack such ID.
