February 02, 2010 09:48 PM UTC

Democrats Thank Schultheis For "Keeping It Real"

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• by: Colorado Pols

Really, they are going to miss him once he retires, reports The Spot:

Outspoken social conservative Sen. David Schultheis shows once again that he’s unafraid to cut to the heart of some of the most controversial issues with new legislation that would require school districts to develop religious bills of rights.

Under Senate Bill 89, already winning accolades from conservative groups like Colorado Family Action, school districts would have to draft contracts allowing students and staff to express their religious views in school and at school-sponsored events in the same way secular views are allowed.

Students would be allowed to opt out of classwork that conflicts with those views. And school board members in districts that fail to create or enforce the religious bills of rights could be held personally liable under Schultheis’ legislation…

Well, in addition to the religious right, you’ve got to figure there are thousands of high school students who would love to get out of biology, who cares why. It’s okay for the rest of you to gape in awe of this walking, talking PR disaster, and his one final election season to shine…

And, well, yes, so much for “focusing on what matters,” Sen. Penry.