Hostettler mounting campaign to change the name of Interstate 69

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

Just when I thought I'd seen everything...this is the 'path' (sorry, pun intended) we're on, folks.



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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.”

As a matter of fact, naming the highway’s extension I-69 is a violation of the Interstate Highway System’s rules for numbering roads. Interstates numbers are to increase from west to east. If the extension through southern Indiana is named I-69, then 69 will be west of I-65, a direct violation.

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[rurallib]

1. Read on Kos earlier that this wasn't true

Hochstettler's office totally denies it. Sorry don't have a link.

[AmerDem]

2. wow

It might be time to stick a fork in our country. This story truly takes the cake.

[BlueEyedSon]

3. Lies. Debunked earlier.

[crasmane]

4. Prudery is not moral either.

Prudery is a sorry excuse for morality and civilized conduct.
It could never take the place of education, empathy, and acceptance of the human condition.

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6. Welcome to DU, Crasmane. I agree w/ your post completely.

[Metatron]

5. It's just satire. n/t

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7. If so, it's pretty good satire. :)

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

8. The Hoosier Gazette is a satirical site.

This is a spoof. But the creepy thing is that it's so believable.

[msongs]

9. How about calling it Interstate 666.........................eom

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10. LOL! Good one, msongs.

[theshadow]

11. I always thought a Highway 666...

...would be a good idea, but then the road to hell is paved with good intentions. :)

[Sporadicus]

12. It's Been Done