Because Georgian legislators just made it illegal, 160-0.
Oh, and apparently the ban only extends to women at this point. Because, y’know, guys getting the ol’ Prince Albert is their God-damn given right, motherfuckers.
Let the flames begin…
…now.
It appears that it was originally a female (minors) ‘circumcision’ bill with piercing tacked on. It hasn’t passed both houses. Hopefully it won’t.
I’m glad Dewey drove me out of the business of witnessing for libertarianism with hypotheticals. Because nothing could better illustrate the the need for vigilant civil libertarians than the news itself. Slippery slope may be a logical fallacy, but people do not behave logically. Therefore, crying slippery slope whenever someone points out how shit is rolling downhill in a big way is itself the fallacy of non sequitur. Libertarians just will never have the power. It’s up to the liberals now. You people have to save us or it’s over before much longer.
In my opinion, piercing is just ugly self mutilation. But its just plain stupid for a state government to get involved with fashion trends.
Gives a whole new reason for the cops to tell you to “spread 'em” when they pull you over. Surely enforcing this would end up being sexual harassment of some kind?
I agree with Bubba. I can’t understand why anyone would want to pierce anything down there, but each to their own. Trend-setting should never be enforced by a bunch of politicians.
Looking at the article, it seems that they were trying to ban Female Genital Mutilation, even for consenting adults. They seem dumbfounded that some folks would want a clit or labial ring, and that these people are light years away from the attitudes of those that practice clitorectomy (and other forms of FGM) for cultural and religious reasons.
There’s a huge gulf between the Georgia legislature and the reality of their electorate. Genital piercing isn’t common, but it’s not unheard of by any means. They should grow up and watch a little television.
Now, then, at the very least, obviously the law was to be amended so that grown consenting women can get piercings wherever they damn well please. But what about the stated purpose of the bill? Can the governmnet ban actual Female Genital Mutilation, even for adult women? Can we make the judgment that any woman who would do such a thing to herself must be under some form of coercion, and thus cannot really consent?
I don’t think so. I support a full ban for minors, but adults who want such a drastic procedure done, should be able to have it (provided they can find a licensed practictioner willing to do it, a potentially prohibitive step in and of itself). Basically, this whole bill needs to be rewritten so as to exclude consenting adults from its scope. I have no problem saying minors can’t get genital piercings, with or without parental consent.
I’m secure in the knowledge that Alabama will do something equally stupid, if not more stupid, in the next few days.
Eat shit, you fucking asshole.
I don’t know, it wasn’t Alabama that elected Saxby Chambliss.
Although it appears Greathouse agrees with you, even if he doesn’t like it much.
Note to self:
Fuck! Just when I’d finally hit on the perfect Mother’s Day gift, this has to happen. Now what do I get for the 70 year old woman who hates everything?
(Of course my mother lives in Alabama, so I could still get her the ring here and she could have the piercing done there…)
You mean they show pierced genetalia on TV in Georgia? When can I move?
Yeah, it sort of looks like they had good intentions, but took it way too far. I’d support a ban on genital mutilation of children, but if an adult woman wants a poonany ring, who cares? The state needs to take its fingers out of her snatch.
I found this amusing from the article:
Heh, Cletus the slack-jawed Representative.
I met a girl in a bar once who told me she got a genital piercing that was shown live on the internet via webcam.
And she wouldn’t let me see it! The whole world can see it happen live, but she wouldn’t give me a peek.
This is a law that will surely be honored more in the breach than in the observance.
Cite?
I have a few (14) piercings but they are all above the waist. A piercer told me recently that I would be surprised by how many people have genital piercings. In fact, they are the most common below the neck piercings requested at her shop.
A friend recently removed her clit hood ring. She could not walk across the office (at work) without coming close to orgasm. Wow.
Dang gum it!
Ahn har meh un Bubba wers gunna git em dun!
I think I am going to go protest this.
My representative is not representating my representationings.
Down with the man!
If a woman wants to put metal pieces in here nether regions,
neither Purdue (the Wanna Be Chicken Man) nor Charon
have any say in the matter!
Huzzah!
Wait, protest the Tuesday, that doesn’t work for me.
How about Wednesday afternoon, no good?
Well, the weekend is out for me…
They wouldn’t have to touch anybody. They can just wave a powerful electromagnet in front of your crotch and see if you wince.
What do you expect from a state that made it illegal to sell/purchase sex toys? Toys are also illegal in Alabama, Texas and some other states I can’t remember right now…
[QUOTE=Revtim]
if an adult woman wants a poonany ring, who cares? The state needs to take its fingers out of her snatch.QUOTE]
I couldn’t have said it better myself.