Philzone.org Discussion Board: Archive 2004: Politics Archive 2004: A More Moral Sounding Number

what will they think of next?



John Hostettler, the Congressman representing the 8th district of Indiana, has been convinced by local religious groups to introduce legislation in the House that would change the name of an Interstate 69 extension to a more moral sounding number.

There are plans to extend the interstate from Indianapolis through southwestern Indiana all the way through Texas into Mexico in the coming years. While most believe this highway will be good for the state’s economy, religious conservatives believe “I-69” sounds too risqué and want to change the interstate’s number.

Hostettler, a proponent of the interstate extension, agrees. “Every time I have been out in the public with an ‘I-69’ button on my lapel, teenagers point and snicker at it. I have had many ask me if they can have my button. I believe it is time to change the name of the highway. It is the moral thing to do."

http://www.hoosiergazette.com/News/Nov2004/news003.htm

Now, that is ridiculous!!!!
Hmmm...where can I get me one of them there buttons....

This is bunk. Check out the Hoosier Gazette. It's a satiracal paper a la The Onion.

OH, I didn't check the link out...
I love the Onion though.

>>>This is bunk. Check out the Hoosier Gazette. It's a satiracal paper a la The Onion.

Ha Ha... good call jeff

they had me going on that one .. LOL

Where is I-420? Now THAT is a highway I can support!!!!

OHIO 420 is a two-mile long, four-lane divided expressway that serves as an extension of I-280

Ontario Highway 420 connects the Rainbow Bridge with the Queen Elizabeth Way in Niagara Falls.

Highway 420
Location: Route 1 - Jackson's Arm, Western Newfoundland



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