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Michigan Lawmaker Silenced for Saying 'Vagina'

'What language should I use?' wonders Rep. Lisa Brown

By Rob Quinn,  Newser Staff | Suggested by fancygapva

Posted Jun 15, 2012 2:20 AM CDT | Updated Jun 15, 2012 4:29 AM CDT

(Newser) – You can say it on television, but not in Michigan's Republican-majority House of Representatives. Democratic Rep. Lisa Brown was barred from speaking on the House floor as punishment for saying "vagina" during a debate on abortion rights, the Detroit News reports. "Mr....   Read full story »

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