Oh, boy — the next four years are going to be a playground of amusements now that the “moralists” among us wish to impose their fascist views of what “values” consist of. Here’s the first in what will be a long, long string of hilarious antics:
John Hostettler, the Congressman representing the 8th district of Indiana, has been convinced by local religious groups to introduce legislation in the House that would change the name of an Interstate 69 extension to a more moral sounding number.
There are plans to extend the interstate from Indianapolis through southwestern Indiana all the way through Texas into Mexico in the coming years. While most believe this highway will be good for the state’s economy, religious conservatives believe “I-69” sounds too risqué and want to change the interstate’s number.
Hostettler, a proponent of the interstate extension, agrees. “Every time I have been out in the public with an ‘I-69’ button on my lapel, teenagers point and snicker at it. I have had many ask me if they can have my button. I believe it is time to change the name of the highway. It is the moral thing to do.”
Hee hee hee!! These days, satire is uncomfortably close to the truth…
I-69?!?!?! That’s too funny to be real. *laughing* I need one of them buttons, too!
I see a great opportunity for buttons, shirts, boxer shorts… quick, someone get on Cafe Press!
I hope they don’t mess with the State Rodent of Indiana…. you knw, the Titmouse.