(SNN Richmond) Rep. Tom DeLay has been fighting the suspension of his concealed firearms permit. The permit was suspended by a justice of the peace after the former majority leader was indicted.

DeLay needs to be holding a handgun to get an erection.

Under Texas state law, a concealed firearm permit can be suspended due to charges of misdemeanors or higher. DeLay is under investigation for felony money laundering. Delay has appealed and asked for a new hearing after he missed a Jan. 26 court date.

Steve Moninger, attorney for the Department of Public Safety, said the state would contest the appeal. "Our function is to enforce the statute," Moninger said.

The problem for DeLay is a serious one. Not only has he been a vocal gun rights advocate, but as a conservative Republican in Texas, DeLay needs to be holding a handgun to get an erection. In addition, this removes both of DeLay's strategies for dealing with his enemies: shooting them and breaking into their homes while they are asleep and masturbating on their feet.

Yes, John McCain, it was him.

posted by NewsBlog 5000  # Tuesday, March 28, 2006