Texas state capitol trooper confiscates woman’s Maxi-Pad, but guns are okay (video)

Let me clear up a few things. One, there were no jars of urine or feces found. If there had been, the troopers would have known about it, and I spent a lot of time going around to the security checkpoints to ask the troopers there if they’d found any jars of body fluids. There were none. There were none in the secured area of the troopers space in the Capitol building. DPS put out an information release about these items, but no items exist and DPS has yet to explain the release, remove it from their page, or amend/correct it. I suspect that release was politically motivated, because with one exception, the troopers I met in the three weeks I was there were all very professional, very careful to remain separated from the issues being discussed, and careful, just careful. I learned that one box of tampons had been surrendered at the main entrance to the building. The troopers at the doors to the Senate chamber were forcing women to surrender the two or three tampons or pads that women normally carry when menstruating, not big boxes of projectile weapons.

Now, about this video: When the woman came into the room, I thought she’d been physically injured, perhaps fallen onto the marble floors. It seemed at first that she couldn’t breathe. We got her calmed down a bit, seated on a couch, and I motioned to have someone get video of her statement, which is why we see it now. This sweet, kind, older lady was humiliated by this experience but she agreed in advance to have her story distributed. When she left the line, she was escorted to the elevator by another trooper who told her to leave the building. She came to us instead. Shortly afterwards we were told that a Senator had spoken to the DPS commander and that no more surrender of personal sanitary products would occur.

Shortly before this forced surrender by the older lady, a younger woman had been told that after standing in line for six hours – SIX HOURS – she would either have to surrender her three Tampax Pearl tampons in their sealed packages, or step out of the line and forfeit her place. She was forced to step away from the space she thought she’d secured in the gallery.

I use the word surrender deliberately. These were not items that were confiscated like the box of tampons taken at the entrance to the building. These were obviously personal, obviously medical, and obviously necessary. For troopers to assume that they had the right to force women to surrender anything at all is indicative of a huge problem. I am thankful for the women who told their stories, and especially to this lady, for sharing her story with us all.

In Texas, what women do is presumed to be under the control of men. They assume. And we all know what happens to those who assume.

Heh — good one — but you are, of course, only reinforcing my point ;)

Half the Texas legislature isn’t sentient. They don’t need a criteria that complex.

I’d suggest tick, a bloodsucking parasite whose only positive function is serving as food for birds.

grandpamike, I appreciate your comments, and to the point, yes, these people were elected to office by those that went to the polls. My point is that low voter turnout is the cause of this result. Many Texans register and don’t vote, partly because we have had the oppressive GOP in power for so long, people don’t see the point in voting. What I am trying to do is convince those that aren’t registered or don’t vote that we CAN get these people out of office with our votes. We are working hard to get the word out about the upcoming elections and you simply can’t say that a majority of Texans approve of what happened in these Special Sessions. The whole state of Texas IS NOT regressive in nature and if you watched any of the news coverage of the thousands of women AND men that went to Austin to voice their opinions about abortion regulation, you would agree with me that the tide is turning.

Where is the proof? That’s been used as an EXCUSE by DPS. I dunno, Shouldn’t REAL reporters put DPS’s feet to the fire and asked: When was this jar of feces confiscated?? From whom? Where is the record of arrest? Why haven’t we heard from the arresting officer? The protester who allegedly brought in the jar of shit?

I’ve said it before: It is not uncommon for law enforcement to act heavy handedly and then plant a rumor to justify their unacceptable/unprofessional behavior. AS USUAL – the press just accepts the explanation as if it were true. And it is common practice for the right to discredit their opponents when public sentiment begins to shift against them.

Why was this cock-and-bull story accepted on its face?? What did any of these women stand to gain from bringing in a jar of shit?? On the other hand, DPS stood to gain plenty from a claim such as that.

The Republicans were getting very worried that Wendy Davis was enjoying nationwide popularity. As were the TX pro-choice women showing up and demanding answers. The anti-abortion crowd was starting to look like the laughable fringe lunatics they are in the eyes of the public.

I’m sorry to be disrespectful to my pro-choice Republican brothers & sisters – but the right is FAMOUS for its use of dirty tricks. The jar of feces sounds very Karl Rove to me.

If we wait a few years these racist inbeeds will die out. In 40 years or so, whites will be in the minority. Latinos can’t do any worse than we have.

That’s why the right hates science. It blows away all of their myths.

In some instances it’s been done, in a way. Consider those men who knowingly go out to infect their sex partners with HIV. It’s only gotten by bc of homophobia and the misconception that HIV is a “gay” disease.

Or eating shellfish.

Her age was my initial question but… It is rare, but some women don’t stop menstruating until their mid-fifties. Hormones can cause menstrual-like bleeding. But then, I thought: she could look older than she is OR she was too embarrassed to say her pads were for incontinence and used her period as a way to cover for her incontinence.

Actually – the tie to abortion is a stretch. Nerve damage leading to incontinence is common to people with diabetes.

My momma used to say: “She who rocks the cradle rules the world.”

Yo! Conservative, anti-choice, nutters: Women are watching and 2014 is coming!!

Even if so – hers were still in their wrappers. So your point is?????

All I need is a pump and a whole bunch of tampons. TAMPON CANNON IS A GO. THEY WILL FEAR THE RAIN OF COTTONY FEMININITY. …also, some fake blood might be called for.

That’s why there needs to be science….

You pulled this threat of urine/feces out of your ass.

Umm, another thing, though, Lin. You do realize that there is a profound difference between jars of urine/feces, and maxipads, tampons, and diabetic supplies? It didn’t happen to you. Maybe you would have been embarrassed, or maybe you would have been totally humiliated. You cannot really know. And, BTW, do you believe that tampons and maxipads are more of a danger to the legislators than concealed handguns, which people were allowed to bring in? Because, if you do think so, then very frankly, you are a total right-wing lunatic.

If you can put up with a grouch, ’cause the news these days makes me moody.

Yep, Texas manhood cowering before the mighty tampon.

Not all women use pads for the advertised reason, Bill…after a certain age many use them for incontinence, especially those who didn’t abort their pregnancies.

OMG you are funny. Obama’s war on pads.

Yep

You people thought this was a real story? lol

” it is yours not theirs.”

Yeah? Convince them!

And the glue was something called George Bush?

Oh, piss off. You know who’s making this state stupid? Fucking straight, godbothering, white, conservative men.

Place used to belong to Mexico anyway.

Hey. I live in Texas. The big cities are not in the least as you describe.

Cut that shit out. Our lawmakers are not truly representative of us. We got gerrymandered like you wouldn’t believe back in ummm 2003? 2005?

Go look up a map of Texas voting districts. There’s one that stretches across a couple of counties.

TL;DR: not our fucking fault, and something like 48% of this state voted blue last election, so shut the fuck up please.

We’re taught from the day we can speak that being a woman is a horrible, shameful thing.

I’m not going to get into a whole rant here, but seriously, men don’t have periods. We do. (apologies to the trans* out there*) And instead of it being just a normal thing, it’s this horrible nightmare of shame and secrecy.

I’m not afraid to bleed, either, mister knowitall, but I’m guessing you are either male or had some superextraspecial upbringing. The rest of us were taught to hide our blood, lest we upset some very tough guy who would freak the fuck out.

Moms, don’t let your daughters grow up to be Texans.

It must be incredibly frustrating. The days of Molly and Ann seem long gone.

Bingo!

Almost, Kansas is right up there

“UNUSED Maxi-Pads are not human waste” But Honus is—-projection.

Nope, nothing there that specifically bans firearms from the Senate gallery, and seeing as how the Representatives and Senators themselves carry guns on the floor, during hearings and speeches, the law seems rather toothless.

Just to bear out that assertion about legislators carrying during hearings and speeches, from the article John linked to regarding guns in the Texas lege

“At recent hearings of the House Committee on County Affairs, Representative Jonathan Stickland sat listening to testimony while wearing a .40-caliber semiautomatic pistol.”

And

“When Gov. Rick Perry gave his State of the State speech in February 2011
in the House chamber, he stood a short distance from Representative
Chuck Hopson, who paid close attention with a .22-caliber five-shot
revolver in his right boot and a .357 Magnum within arm’s reach in a
drawer of his desk.”

And, in the case of Democrat turned Republican…….

“One recent morning, minutes before the House would officially convene for the day and beneath the august framed portraits of Francis R. Lubbock and other Texas figures, Mr. Hopson stood on the House floor at his old desk. Asked if he was armed at that moment, he replied, “I have a North American Arms .22 Magnum.” And was it loaded?

“Of course,” he said. “What good are they if they’re not loaded?”

So when does the “unlawful” part of that statute kick in?

And how does your spin detract from the idiocy of confiscating feminine hygiene products while allowing firearms into the same gathering?

Mr. Normal? ROTFL!!!!!!!

“I already have a few….” Let’s start with a tape measure and publish the results in the local newspaper.

“These police officers should know better.” But this is Texas

The rot starts at the top with Gov. Moron Rick Perry and de-evolves from there on the way down.

The laughing has already commenced: Texas, the laughing stock of cattle country.

@Jafafa…I love you. Will you marry me?

And still women vote Republican.

Have you been there? Yes if you have a CHL you can bypass the metal detector line to get into the BUILDING. There are separate metal detectors for the house and senate chambers.

Oh… and this:

PC §46.035. UNLAWFUL CARRYING OF HANDGUN BY LICENSE
HOLDER.

(c) A license holder commits an offense if the license holder
intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly carries a handgun under the
authority of Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code, regardless
of whether the handgun is concealed, at any meeting of a governmental entity.

Obama? Thank Rick Perry, he’s the one who’s trying so hard to push this bill. Get your facts straight.

2014 is coming!

Wrong

Her priorities are just fine. That was abusive to her civil liberty in all respects.

The old “just following orders” defense.

Not to say it is a guarantee, but statistically speaking, an older white woman from Texas, it’s probably a safe bet she that is a Republican, even being pro-choice. Hopefully no longer.

On top of rank incompetence, DPS has also been heavily politicized. So really, when not messing around like frat boys, they’re just doing what they’re told. If their orders include going out of their way to humiliate and intimidate as many pro-choice protesters at the Capitol, that’s what they do.

Thanks Texas Granny – I am so happy to hear you are proud and willing to speak out. I have been to Texas and find Texans to be quite welcoming. I am sorry that you state and its citizens are being painted with such a wide brush of distaste when it is just a vocal group of haters. Take care!

A mann can’t tell the difference between a used pad/tampon and a unopened unused one…is that what you are saying. Cause then these men need to go to some kind of training. The more important fact is that they would allow guns, but not maxi-pads/tampons. What if a tampon hits a man he shrivels to nothing…I would be more afraid of the gun toters.

Many older women use pads for urine leakage which is a often a result of childbirth – MORON. When you have to endure the effects of having children then you can judge why an older woman might have such things in her purse. Probably why she was embarrassed as well dork. AND they are not babies while in the womb.

Used ones Jezabelle. That was the ridiculous part that set off this whole situation

Well, technically sugar and yogurt aren’t medications, but any insulin dependent diabetic knows to carry some source of glucose. I carry a liquid form, and the TSA has never questioned it. These police officers should know better.

Ms Goodall would be bored with Texas…it is full of normal, freedom loving people, pursuing their happiness. She would be fastinated by all the uncivilized animals that live in our biggest metropolitan areas. The city animals assault and kill each other everyday. They are making themselves extinct by killing off their offspring before they are born. They destroy their own neighborhoods when they don’t get their way. Yes, she could write books about them.

I propose that the women seeking entrance to the Texas State legislature wear necklaces made of tampons or carry maxi pads shaped into guns.

The person who did this to this lady should be fired from his job, along with any other police officer or politician who watched this happen and did nothing!

Now that is an open-minded comment! LMAO!!

Really, you are comparing human beings to turkeys….a fertilized turkey egg is a dead turkey in an egg shaped box, yuck.
I don’t understand everyone’s focus on the maxi-pads. The trooper clown took her diabetic medications!!!! This is the crime here!

The fact that these trooper clowns took her medications is the real crime here. What self respecting woman is embarrassed by normal female functions? Does she send someone to the store to buy them for her, too. I don’t believe this propaganda.

Thank you for demonstrating what it’s like to have arrogant males share their expertise with women on subjects they have no experience with.

Because it wasn’t. Troopers confirmed that there were no jars of anything. Try getting the facts before spreading the lies.

There were bus loads of paid out of staters brought in by the anti-choice side. You are spot on.

I don’t know about the pad thing, i think she should have used it first then let them take it,or just start peeing or bleeding all over the floor. What really bothers me is the way people in charge think they have the right to tell a woman what they can do with their own bodies. Men do not know what women go through or why they might have to do what they do. I would love to see a man switch places with a woman and see if they are strong enough to handle what they go though. I believe it is every woman’s right to do what they feel is necessary to them! just because you personally don’t believe in something does not mean others feel the same. I don’t care if you are a republican or democrat, no one should have the right to tell you what you can do with your body. it is yours not theirs.

We’re headed to a society where respectful political discourse is headed to violence in the streets soon. Everybody get your guns!

Sorry, no, you can not be a police officer if you are a Democrat.

And did you know that Republicans also are union members??? Astonishing how reality proves you wrong all the time…

I call BS. Even the troopers said that was untrue. Get your facts straight instead of listening to your lying anti-choice friends.

Need to declare a penis a weapon.

Sadly, I wouldn’t put it past them.

At what point will you people realize that this is a tactic often used by the right to discredit peaceful, non-violent protesters. It is used ALL THE TIME to discredit the anti-war movement. It wouldn’t surprise me one bit if those who were supposedly carrying feces, etc were actually law enforcement moles trying to stir up trouble. Been there – seen it.

No, but PROUD, WHITE CONSERVATIVE REPUBLICANS ARE!!!

Nope. Just as a fertilized turkey egg isn’t a turkey, a zygote isn’t a human being. Sorry – that’s just biology. Human potential begins at conception. Life as a “being” – a “separate & distinct human individual” begins when it is capable to survive as such.

I hope you are being sarcastic… But, it’s more likely attributable to the usual: a conservative who can’t seem to mind his own business.

If I invited you to a Thanksgiving dinner, yet served you one fertilized turkey egg – would you call that a turkey dinner? NOPE.

A fertilized egg does not a turkey make, a fertilized ovum does not a baby make. GET IT??!!

And that creates double the hurt for Texas Democrats. We don’t get any respect from our “representatives” and we don’t get any respect from the rest of the world. Sigh.

Not just the rest of the country, but the world.

At what point does common sense come into the picture for people not to bring used tampons and jars of FECES to the protests? The protesters are adults too. Stop trying to let them off the hook for their stupidity.

Stop attacking American women, you freakish Fascist jerk.

Houston, 1972. My dad was trying to run us off the road. Mom stopped car and we all got out. Dad came after us. Mom picks up big branch. Big police officer behind her. They put Mom and us 3 kids (I was 10yrs old; my humiliated oldest brother was 14) behind bars. They pulled off my mom’s wig. My dad played cards with them in their area. He was not a law officer. He was an alcoholic who worked for a pipe company. They purposely locked us up and humiliated my mom because she stood up to my dad.

Most of us know life begins at conception. Viability is a way to think differently about it. But it doesn’t change the fact. Human beings begin at conception.

It’s not Republicans. It’s Texas men, especially lawmen. They have abused and humiliated women for years. And I bet most of them are union Democrats.

AmericaBlog did not capture the video. @DissidentDelila did. Please credit accordingly.

We need try a different approach…Getting pregnant is not all the females fault..so we to campaign about their penises…and now we need to make laws about the penis..I am serious!! I already have a few….

Steve, are you really that ignorant? Oh, never mind. I answered my own question by reading your post, again.

The media has now reported that there containers of human waste.
The circus continues; we shall see if folks can remain interested enough to vote in 18 months- is anyone taking bets?

Dude, I am reaching 50. Was born when my mother was 44 and she had her little monthly visits until she was close to 70. So, you really cannot tell just by looking why a woman still needs to use pads and tampons.

Pigs are intelligent and likable.

HamiltonIV, not so much.

This qualifies as sexual harassment at the very least, and unprofessional behavior at best. Fire him, quickly.

Honus, that is an absolutely ridiculous response. “Don’t let people bring in tampons and pads because SOMEONE, SOMEWHERE used them offensively? So, can I assume then that, despite obviously not being liberal, and a proud Texan, that you want to ban guns, at least from the senate? Because I am pretty sure those posed more of a threat than feminine hygiene products.

Even thought maybe it was a maxi-pad for like…bladder leakage? They make the pad version of depends. And there is no tearing to pieces of babies anymore. Most often abortions are performed with a pill these days. Only the d&c (which is basically like scraping all the gunk out. Not a “baby” but the leftover stuff) is really necessarily surgical. And there are plenty of people who have to get d&cs because of problems with their menstruation, miscarriages, etc. And no “baby” that is capable of living outside of the womb can be aborted. So…it’s debatable if that’s a viable human life if it cannot sustain itself without being inside of another human being. I’m not saying that I think I’d ever make the choice, but I also don’t think that “Mr Normal” or anyone else gets the right to say that. Especially since you can never be put in that situation because you can’t get pregnant.

I think the Twitter comment: “You’ll get my tampon when you pry it from my cold, dead vagina.” wins the internet for today.

The people of Texas elect these morons, say like Rick Perry, Louis Gohmert, Joe Barton, Pete Sessions, Jeb Hensarling, Ted Poe, and many others who are representative of Texas’ political leanings. You live there, and these cretins represent you, so I would say that most Texans approve of the acts that these people commit against the people of Texas. Now you can say that you didn’t vote for these people, but the fact remains that most other Texans did, and that says a lot as to the prevailing
political climate there. Of course you could not get a Constitutional Amendment, that was hyperbole, but the whole state of Texas is regressive in nature and always will be.

“Both Sides”? Bullshit. At what point does common sense come into the picture as a law officer?

Well granted the reaction was an overreach, but it was ridiculous on both sides of the problem.

My father died in an accident when I was two years old; my older sister and I were reared (not raised; we’re not wheat) by my mother, a MA in English Lit., and her parents. My Grandfather was a WWII veteran (Purple Heart and (2) bronze Stars) who was a Land Developer. He later got his PhD in American History from UVA. My Grandmother was one of the first female Architects to finish at Ohio State. I teach Constitutional Law and my sister is a School Administrator the proud mother of two female OBGYN’s. And your damn ignorant ass?

UNUSED Maxi-Pads are not human waste.

Why didn’t you report on the feces and urine being brought in?

And how would you know? Menopause can start as early as the late 30’s or as late as the 60’s. She should be allowed to bring in her pads if she needs them, Hamilton.

Alright, who told the guy our secrets?

Right, because that elderly woman looked the type to fling human waste.

Libtards? I’m more on the right (old school Reagan/Goldwater Republican thank you) than the left and I’m offended by this. We used to have respectful diversity in our politics, and the last decade or so has absolutely polarized it. I’m not up in arms about this because they took MaxiPads, tampons, etc. away – I’m up in arms because of the disrespectful treatment of this particular woman, and not to mention what appears to be the general dissing of my gender. I will defend to the teeth your right to disagree with me but I draw the line at abuse like this. Oh and yeah, I know how to handle and use firearms very well, thank you. Signed – a proud female Texan.

Women have been menstruating in the Capital since Texas was its own country too.

Thanks for doing the “research.” I’m sure you were able to do it without giggling like a school boy. Apparently unlike the security “officials.” But yes, they confiscated tampons too. I have friends there. Bullies and middle school boys in the Tx lege. Sigh

I’m closer to 60 than 50, grey haired and yes everything is still working. The problem is that it’s working a little too well, and saying that maxi pads have to be changed frequently is an understatement. There will be puddles in the chairs in the gallery if this persists, and I trust you’d not want to sit there. If she needs them, I believe her.

Women with bladder issues also use maxi-pads, HamiltonIV

I wonder if these troopers have the ability to confiscate tampons with a str8 face or do they giggle like 12yr old boys.

Which makes it all the more humiliating, because at her age, she is most likely worried about incontinence. Imagine how embarrasing it must be for the crowd to realize that you might pee when you sneeze, or not make it to the bathroom. And you really are an ignorant ass.

Laughing stock of the world, more like

Damn, who raised your ignorant ass?

Yep, men should go through penis ultra sounds at security check points and the visuals be shown on a large public monitor. Those larger than two inches should be classified as a possible dangerous weapon.

Seriously, it doesn’t matter if she was using them to blow her nose with, or wearing them as hats. They had absolutely no reason to humiliate her by making a show of confiscating them.

Maybe Texas demands an ultra sound before passing security.

Hamilton is the fourth moron in line of a family that has intermarried too often and has to sound out every comment—that takes too much time.

That IV stands for your IQ, no?

If this is true, why not just use common sense and collect anything like bottles of urine. I mean, there is no danger from tossing tampons or maxi pads, but I can see why no harmful items allowed.

They need to use common sense here which the GOP has lost any semblance of it appears. Some people need items like candy for health reasons, why deny someone who tells you they are diabetic! Why flash someones pads around for others to see?

This is the GOP leadership that did this. And they are going to regret it next election time!

So take her out back and shoot her, yes?

http://m.ketknbc.com/w/main/story/95609804

I want to hear about a much needed reprimand of the officers involved actually. No offense, but Wendy’s run for governor is the furthest thing from my mind at the moment!

You are making a judgement call. Women can have their periods through their early 50’s. You are making a judgement call you have no right making.
I guarantee you getting that many women together SOME of them have their period and NEED those supplies. How ridiculous!
Do they have to go to a State Trooper and tell them that they have their period and may they please have a tampon? Like you ask you teacher in school, raise your hand and ask to go to the bathroom?

This is a power play, men Lording themselves over women.
I am so damned proud of these Texas women.

These actions are going to help Wendy should she run for governor.

It has been YEARS since she has needed a maxi-pad…

I want to read the follow up story after Wendy Davis hears their story!

Yeah, let’s scope them penises!

I bet all those Texas legislators feel safer from Tamponado now.

lol…. FACE. not faith : “>

She should through a used one right at his faith. That is what that trash deserves.

Really? Cite a single source for that unsubstantiated rumor please, and no — an unsourced link to some wingnut website reporting what they think they heard doesn’t count.

Otherwise, this is a bullshit claim.

So maybe you think that if pro-choice groups had made plans to all bring guns into the chamber and throw them at the lawmakers, that would be better? Hope you die lonely and single and alone, Derek, no woman should be forced to be near you.

It was unconscionable, for sure. And quite possibly reckless endangerment.

strip search texas neanderthal style.

oh and derek, just so you know…. there have been no reports of a tampon or maxipad thrown at anyone in the capitol building… but on a quick google search, i found atleast one gun fired
at the building:

http://www.kxan.com/dpp/news/texas/shots-fired-at-texas-capitol-building

The only reason they are confiscating maxi-pads and tampons from these women trying to go into gallery is because the republicans want to make sure there are no barriers to where they would like to stick their opinions.

^^This^^ Thank you, Sally. I would love to see this happen!

there was not a plan to do anything of the sort.

just so you know, there was a group fo pro-life teenagers overheard laughing and bragging that they were the ones who started the rumour.

you should stop jumping to irrational conclusions.

So, what you’re basically saying is that the women should have brought guns instead?

This is horrifying. My mother is diabetic and she typically carries a small packet of Skittles in her purse in case she has a low blood sugar attack. Why Skittles? That’s what her diabetes doctor and diabetes nurse practitioner recommend. She also carries a bottle of water with her wherever she goes in case she needs to take her pills.

I am just astounded and disgusted at what this woman went through.

A tampon is not a maxi pad.
In fact I would say that the maxi pads are even less “sinister” than a tampon.
A tampon you could conceivably aim and throw, but you really can’t with a maxi pad.
This is outrageous!

Not to split hairs, but I think maybe those that took away a woman’s maxi pads were jumping to some irrational conclusions. What. the. hell. They completely humiliated that woman, which sucks. Show some respect.

Holy cow. She looks like half of my relatives. I really bet that trooper’s mom is so proud of him. Way to go, making TX safe for non-bleeding democracy. Texas! What are you thinking?

Golly gee, why do you think women are to the point of throwing paper products at their legislature? I mean, gee, what could those men have done to make women that upset? Any clue at all? And change the rules? How about Texas ignoring settled law regarding abortion rights, and changing THAT to ensure that women not only can’t get an abortion, even if medically needed to save her life, but she can’t get breast cancer screenings, PAP smears, contraceptive information or products…what are we women to do? Oh, I know, sit down, shut up, and spread our legs. Then when we can’t work because we have four preschoolers at home, and need food stamos because our spouse’s job is at one of your non-union places of business that refuses to pay a living wage or benefits, THEN you will call us lazy and ignorant.
Is the GOP really this hateful and stupid?

They are not saying Tampons are dangerous. But pro-choice groups had made plans online and spread the word about how they should all bring tampons, maxi-pads, or condoms to the chamber and then throw them at lawmakers. Complete lack of decorum. That’s just as bad as them trying to change the rules on us in June. Have some respect without being so damn childish.

Guns have been allowed in the Capitol since Texas was it’s own country. how many people have died because of it? Stop jumping to irrational conclusions.

But in the video, the woman says nothing about tampons — the conversation is about the maxi-pads that were taken from her and waved around. Tampons are vastly different from maxi-pads.

what the fuck do you know if she’s still menstruating?

These state troopers are apparently claiming that you could use some nonexistent technology to make a pipe bomb out of a maxi pad. More likely, they got pissed off because the woman’s t-shirt seems to have some message printed on it—probably something related to justice for women—and they wanted to harass the woman in retaliation.

Boy, those Texas legislators really do want to regulate what goes into a woman’s vagina …