Demagogue

I don't have anything to add to this Raw Story post about Republicans rewriting Democratic amendments to the Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act because it pretty much speaks for itself.

The basic point is that Democrats offered amendments to protect various relatives and things like bus companies and taxicabs from prosecution under the new law. But before the vote, Republicans rewrote the amendments in a way that intentionally distorted their intent

1) DEMS: a Nadler amendment to exempt a grandparent or adult sibling from the criminal and civil provisions in the bill (no 12-19)

GOP REWRITE: Mr. Nadler offered an amendment that would have exempted sexual predators from prosecution under the bill if they were grandparents or adult siblings of a minor. By a roll call vote of 12 yeas to 19 nays, the amendment was defeated.

2) DEMS: a Scott amendment to exempt cab drivers, bus drivers and others in the business transportation profession from the criminal provisions in the bill (no 13-17)

GOP REWRITE. Mr. Scott offered an amendment that would have exempted sexual predators from prosecution if they are taxicab drivers, bus drivers, or others in the business of professional transport. By a roll call vote of 13 yeas to 17 nays, the amendment was defeated.

Like I said, I don't have anything to add. But this still deserves a link because people ought to know about it.