Paramount stupidity and ugliness out of Jeff City

And from who or what else but a Republican legislator. It's out on the internet right now at the Alternet site (see link below): Missouri legislator: I know something about women's health issues because 'my father is a veterinarian' Nearly unbelievable. Wait, it gets worse--for women, anyway: "The Missouri House passed a bill that would allow medical practitioners to deny covering certain reproductive procedures based on religion objections.

The bill's sponsor, House Majority Leader Tim Jones (R) argued on the Missouri House floor that this bill will make sure all of the medical staff will be committed to every procedure. He is concerned that some members on the surgical team may hold back on their assistance in the operating room because of their deeply-held religious beliefs. Then Jones, a former Attorney, cited own his experience with the medical field: 'I've been in operating rooms. My father is a veterinarian. I grew up in operating rooms...they are crowded places...and you want those people all in.'" Seriously, this is so stupid. First, it's taking away women's personal reproductive rights. Second, this is coming from the political party--the Republicans--that is supposed to be for small and unintrusive government. Third, these people should be working on issues and legislation that--oh, I don't know--maybe CREATES JOBS?? Then, finally, he's saying he knows what he's talking about because, after all, his Dad was a veterinarian?? Are you freaking kidding me? If this guy didn't actually say this, you would assume someone's writing fiction and humor. Sadly, for women in Missouri and the men and families that care for them, that's not the case. Link to original post: http://ed.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/04/02/10985618-missouri-legislator-i-know-something-about-womens-health-issues-because-my-father-is-a-veterinarian