I found this video over at MSNBC. And it needs to be seen to be believed.
Sterilize the poor
Yes you read that right.
More below the jump.
A proposal by State Representative John LaBruzzo (R-Metairie) to study the issue of sterilizing poor people as a way of combating poverty has caused an uproar. The broad outline of the plan calls for poor women to receive a $1,000 payment to have their Fallopian tubes tied and for poor men to receive $500 to have a vasectomy. LaBruzzo believes this plan would decrease the number of people receiving welfare benefits. He also noted that it will be completely voluntary. Nonetheless, just the idea of sterilization has motivated critics to cast LaBruzzo as a racist. The Metairie State Representative rejects any charge of racism noting that the plan will mostly impact white people who make up a majority of welfare recipients.
from the bayoubuzz.com
Seriously, watch the video. This is the future of the GOP. Eliminating poverty by eliminating th poor. This is the most disgusting thing I have seen in a long line of disgusting behavior from the GOP. But, what is most disturbing is the casual, matter of fact way LaBruzzo discusses this idea.
I really thought I had seen it all but this takes the cake. More from the article.
Today on the Ringside program (WGSO 990 AM 7-11 a.m.) Labruzzo highlighted his concerns about the increasing number of people receiving government benefits. LaBruzzo said that he was motivated to study this issue after seeing long linescitizens waiting for food stamp benefits after the hurricane. The Metairie State Representative noted that many of the people in line for benefits were driving expensive cars.
Well, I guess the days of the welfare queen accusations aren't gone after all.