Friday, April 22, 2005
CAVEMAN ALTMAN
South Carolina State Representative John Graham Altman has come under attack for comments he made to a television reporter regarding a domestic violence bill titled "Protect Our Women in Every Relationship. The text of Altman's comments and a video link are at the WIS website and an article on the controversy can be downloaded at this site.
Certainly, Altman is insensitive at best and in keeping with his traditional boorishness. However, the bill itself is poorly drafted and flawed in a number of respects. But, don't take our word for it, click here and read the proposed legislation for yourself. Then consider what could happen to you if you physically threaten one of your children with corporal punishment.
Our position is that bad legislation should not be enacted just because good people support it and Neanderthals oppose it. The law of unintended consequences should never be ignored.
South Carolina State Representative John Graham Altman has come under attack for comments he made to a television reporter regarding a domestic violence bill titled "Protect Our Women in Every Relationship. The text of Altman's comments and a video link are at the WIS website and an article on the controversy can be downloaded at this site.
Certainly, Altman is insensitive at best and in keeping with his traditional boorishness. However, the bill itself is poorly drafted and flawed in a number of respects. But, don't take our word for it, click here and read the proposed legislation for yourself. Then consider what could happen to you if you physically threaten one of your children with corporal punishment.
Our position is that bad legislation should not be enacted just because good people support it and Neanderthals oppose it. The law of unintended consequences should never be ignored.
