The marriage tax bill was passed. The one requiring couples to take a class or pay double for their marriage license. The House did not want that in the bill but when it came back from the senate with that provision back in they all voted for it in a flurry of trying to get through this session without Florence Shapiro showing up in that white denim outfit.
The Republican from Houston flip-flopped on the issue and is now of the opinion that the State of Texas should not only protect the institution of marriage from gays and lesbians, but from a far worse threat as well--poor people.
Rep. Gary Elkins, R-Houston, "Honestly, if a couple can't afford $60 for a marriage license, they probably shouldn't get married."
What else shouldn't citizens be allowed to do if they can't afford it? Any ideas?
What else shouldn't citizens be allowed to do if they can't afford it?
Vote Republican?
Well, breeding for sure. If they can't afford the $60 license, they certainly can't afford the thousands for private schools so their children can get the proper fundamentalist education they deserve.
RSS
You have to love how these so called Republicans have morphed into the tax and spend liberals that they spend so much time railing against. Tell us more about toll roads, increased fees, and margins taxes Mr. GOP representative.
Good call on Shapiro's fashion sense or lack thereof.
"ppsst, hey Florence, Paul Lynde's ghost called and requested you stop wearing his wardrobe"