Thompson Propane/More Montgomery Madness

Some time ago, national chain Thompson Propane bought out L&L Propane, a long time local business. Then last year it purchased Clark Propane Gas. Now people are going without heat because Thompson can't get its act together.

PNS is doing an article on Thompson's wayward way of business...some might even use the term "shake down" rather than business. If you've been affected negatively by Thompson's lackadaisical practices and/or odd fees, contact PNS at pennswordeditor@gmail.com. 

It promises to be an interesting story.

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Now for our kinky, er, quirky proposed legislative bill of the day: A bill was introduced in the House that would require a person over the age of 21 convicted of sex offenses against a child 12 years of age or younger to be chemically castrated, at the offender’s expense, before being released from custody. The bill is pending in the House Judiciary Committee [HB116 by Representative Steve Hurst].

So, we've learned something. It seems modern chemical castration drugs aren't your great-grandfather's saltpeter. Chemical castration can be permanent in up to 80% of those who choose to go this route. The other downside beside the 20% which recover their libido? Many sex offenders are driven by anger, not sexual desires. Still, this has worked fairly well in California. We're all for anything that lessens sex crimes. 

Will the bill get out of committee and eventually pass? We're doubtful. After all, just think how this could possibly affect one former candidate for U.S. Senate...