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Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin

(108,035 posts)
Fri Nov 19, 2021, 03:58 PM Nov 2021

Texas Bans Access To Tall Staircases In Case Women With Unwanted Pregnancies Get Any Ideas

AUSTIN, TX—Calling the move “an important step in protecting the unborn,” Texas lawmakers passed legislation Thursday banning residents’ access to tall staircases in an effort to prevent women with unwanted pregnancies from getting any ideas. “We are proud to affirm the sanctity of life with this bill prohibiting anyone in the state from using staircases with over 12 steps,” said Governor Greg Abbott, confirming that Texans would be required to use an elevator or escalator for all buildings above two stories in an effort to prevent any mothers-to-be from getting it in their heads to try and pull something. “We hope to expand on this legislation in the near future with additional prohibitions on intensive exercise, heated jacuzzis, vitamin C, imported soft cheeses, and, obviously, all metal wires and coat hangers. We are also encouraging residents to report any women they see in line for a roller coaster before they can try any funny business.” Abbott added that pregnant women who were underage or the victims of incest would still retain the option of shooting themselves in the gut with a rifle.

https://www.theonion.com/texas-bans-access-to-tall-staircases-in-case-women-with-1848083342

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Texas Bans Access To Tall Staircases In Case Women With Unwanted Pregnancies Get Any Ideas (Original Post) Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Nov 2021 OP
I'm not sure there's any subject that the Onion is better at... TwilightZone Nov 2021 #1
You had me for a second! spicysista Nov 2021 #2
Me too, spicy PlanetBev Nov 2021 #3
At least I'm not alone! spicysista Nov 2021 #4
please please indicate Onion or Borowitz in the header before posting. Please. I beg you. msfiddlestix Nov 2021 #5
Yea, after I was tricked recently Karma13612 Nov 2021 #8
I think things are so crazy in this country now PlanetBev Nov 2021 #6
Warning sadly needed since our reality is almost that ridiculous? Brainfodder Nov 2021 #7

TwilightZone

(25,471 posts)
1. I'm not sure there's any subject that the Onion is better at...
Fri Nov 19, 2021, 04:01 PM
Nov 2021

than abortion. Maybe gun control. They hit the nail on the head every time.

"12 steps" was a nice touch.

Karma13612

(4,552 posts)
8. Yea, after I was tricked recently
Fri Nov 19, 2021, 05:56 PM
Nov 2021

On another forum, I have learned to look at the source link. When I saw “Onion”, I breathed a sigh of relief.

I was thinking about all those old multi-story walk-ups and wondering how Abbott could ever require those to be retro-fitted with elevators!!

Gilead, here we come.


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