A few things going on in state politics today.A State Representative Tom DuBois of Columbia wants to create a legal state pledge to our flag. Not only that, but he wants to require the state lawmakers to recite the pledge before sessions and then maybe make it required for school children. The pledge was drafted by Lucy Steele Harrison when she led the Tennessee Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Here is the pledge itself: "Three white stars on a field of blue / God keep them strong and ever true / It is with pride and love that we / Salute the flag of Tennessee." I think the mentioning of God could stir up some controversy; I say the ACLU is already preparing for such a fight. I think the pledge idea isn't that bad, but I doubt it will ever really catch on. Most people don't even salute the American flag anymore; why would people start with Tennessee's? (story here)
The Democrat-lobbyist dinner was cancelled yesterday after The Tennessean came out with a story about the party. The Democrats were being criticized for having a lobbyist-cozy party that was taking in contributions a month after ethics legislation was passed. Not only that, but the dinner itself was being advertised on the House floor. The keynote speaker was suppose to be a lobbyist himself. I think a better idea for the Democrats is to have a party for the people of Tennessee. They aren't in Nashville for the lobbyists; they are there to represent our voice. Have a big dinner that supports our voices, not one that silences us. (story here)
It also looks like blogger Bob Krumm could be gearing up for a run for state office. His website over the past few days has changed and now looks more like a campaign site. This guy is pretty smart (at least with his online postings) so I wouldn't mind to have him at the Capitol.
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