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Michigan Lawmaker Silenced By GOP For Saying “Vagina” In House Of Representatives

Michigan Lawmaker Says Vagina

Michigan Rep. Lisa Brown was silenced by House Republicans on Thursday afternoon when she used the world “vagina” while addressing the Republican led Michigan House of Representatives.

The mother of three was attacking a package of abortion regulation bills that would violate her Jewish religious beliefs. Brown clearly stated that under Jewish rules abortions are allowed if they are required to save the life of a mother.

In concluding her speech Lisa Brown noted:

“Finally, Mr. Speaker, I’m flattered that you’re all so interested in my vagina, but ‘no’ means ‘no.”"

Following her statement House Republicans refused to let her voice her opinion about a school employee retirement bill, a measure I am almost positive would not have included the word “vagina.”

Playing the role of moral moderator Rep. Mike Callton, R-Nashville said of her statement:

“What she said was offensive. It was so offensive, I don’t even want to say it in front of women. I would not say that in mixed company.”

Also going on the defensive was Majority Floor Leader Jim Stams, R-Midland who said her use of the word vagina violated House decorum.

Attacking the GOP Lisa Brown shot back:

“If I can’t say the word vagina, why are we legislating vaginas? What language should I use?”

Brown has a valid point, after all “vagina” is the “medically correct term.”

Brown was specifically attacking a bill that would ban abortions after the 20 week period with only a narrow exemption if the mother’s life is in danger.

The GOP controlled House also banned Rep. Barb Byrum. On Wednesday Byrum tried to add an amendment that would require men to avoid vasectomy’s unless their life was in danger.

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11 Responses to “Michigan Lawmaker Silenced By GOP For Saying “Vagina” In House Of Representatives”

  1. Warren Amyx

    Ok his is just STUPID. It is as she said an anatomical term. I would I think consider myself a republican. Moderate at best,but still. I can say unequivocally this is a stupid act of politics.
    Let the woman speak, hear her side of the argument, do what is best for the people of your state and get your head out of your anus. See there another anatomical term

  2. Greg Baker

    How embarrassing for the republicans…Their reaction speaks volumes to how they feel about women and their evil vaginas.

  3. Anonymous

    The GOP are a bunch of idiots that have NO right to impose legislation regarding my vagina or the vagina of any other woman. Vagina.

  4. William Ludolph

    OMG she said vagina in public? Oh no aren't they all grown ups get real she could have said , C.u.n.t , Slit, P.u.s.s.y The way you all act anyways your all freaking P.U.S.S.I.E.S. heres another thing about the catholics and contrepseption your suppose to WAIT UNTIL YOU GET MARRIED TO HAVE SEX so if your not married you shouldn't be covered.

  5. Angela Mary Claire

    What on EARTH? “What she said was offensive. It was so offensive, I don’t even want to say it in front of women. I would not say that in mixed company.”.

    I hate to break it to you, mate, but WE KNOW WE HAVE THEM. We also know the correct term. Seriously though, American politics of this brand does give the rest of us quite a giggle (when we aren't crying with despair).

  6. Robin Edgerly

    Its not the word itself that was offensive, it was the context. See quote below.

    In concluding her speech Lisa Brown noted:

    “Finally, Mr. Speaker, I’m flattered that you’re all so interested in my vagina, but ‘no’ means ‘no.”".