Skip to content
Lavina Jahorina

lavina-jahorina.com

Lavina Jahorina

lavina-jahorina.com

House puts off moment of silence for Parkland, being too busy stripping rights of disabled people

Toby Lambert, February 15, 2018

It’s only February and peak 2018 might have just been reached in the House of Representatives. The only thing that victims of gun slaughter can count on from Congress is a moment of silence, and today they didn’t even get that.

The House postponed a moment of silence on Thursday for the victims of the shooting at a Florida high school, due in part to protests in the chamber for unrelated legislation. […]

But the moment of silence was ultimately scrapped for Thursday after protesters tried to disrupt a vote on legislation to make it harder for people to file lawsuits alleging violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Additionally, Rep. Ted Deutch (D-FL), who represents Parkland is not there. So they are literally going to wait and have the moment of silence after the Presidents’ Holiday recess. Because apparently you get one and one only moment of silence after a gun massacre. They couldn’t squeeze one in today and then have another one when Deutch returns.

But let’s get back to the other cause, the protests from disabled people against the bill the House had just passed, the ADA Education and Reform Act, the bill that makes it even easier for businesses to continue to refuse to comply with the law that’s been in effect for 28 years. “Capitol Police escorted protesters out of the visitors’ gallery, many of whom were in wheelchairs and chanting ‘Hands off ADA!'” 

Because we can’t take more than one minute of silence for slaughtered children and also have goddamned wheelchair ramps at stores.

Politics

Post navigation

Previous post
Next post

Categories

Archives

Recent Posts

  • Infant Boots Pattern Free

  • Mens Ripped Slim Denim Jacket

  • Kanken Backpack Frost Green

  • Lavina Jahorina: Top 10 Best The Big 3 Car Audio Comparison

  • Critical Telegram flaw under attack disguised malware as benign images

  • Mens Denim Jacket With Hoodie

  • Biker Jacket Men’s Leather

  • Winter Jacket Mens

  • Columbia Mens Platinum 860 Turbodown Down Jacket

  • 550 Down Jackets Men’s

  • Dress Shirt Sweaters Men

  • Lavina Jahorina: Top 10 Best Adjustable Dumbbells On A Budget Comparison

  • Top 10 Best Right Hand Comparison

  • Danny Ings speaks about fulfilling Liverpool dream

  • How Do I Choose a Mens Suit?

  • Lavina Jahorina: Top 10 Best Should I Wear A Knee Brace While Running Comparison

  • Lavina Jahorina: Top 10 Best Stihl Chainsaw Sharpener Comparison

  • Military Jackets Men Black

  • Top 10 Best What Is Copolymer Fishing Lines? Comparison

  • Top 10 Best Definition Trivet Comparison

  • Top 10 Best Fishing Reels Baitcaster Comparison

  • Diesel Generators – Benefit & Disadvantages

  • Top 10 Best Find Cell Carrier From Number Comparison

  • Brown Bomber Jacket Men’s

  • Top 10 Best Stereo Microphone Stand Comparison

  • Exactly how to Opt For a Credible Locksmith Company in Houston TX

  • Hoodie Winter Jackets for Men

  • Top 10 Best What Does Fishing Lines Capacity Mean? Comparison

  • Top 10 things to do in Reykjavik

  • Top 10 Best Us Mobile Companies Comparison

©2025 Lavina Jahorina | WordPress Theme by SuperbThemes