COLORADO BIGOT SHOWS OFF

DENVER (KWGN) — For the first time in more than a century, a Colorado State Representative was barred from speaking during a debate on the House floor.

Comments from Representative Douglas Bruce of Colorado Springs raised a lot of eyebrows and caused lawmakers to moan in disapproval.

But, some lawmakers said they applaud what he said. Bruce said he was just speaking the truth. "We don't need 5,000 more illiterate peasants in the state of Colorado," said Bruce during the debate.

It was that comment that received an audible gasp from members in the chamber. His comment was made during a debate about a program that would bring seasonal migrant workers to Colorado.

"He made a premeditated bigoted comment directed toward a group of people that was hate-filled," said Rep. Terrance Carroll of Denver. "What he said was wrong, and hopefully he hears from his constituents, he certainly heard from all of us," explained Minority Leader Rep. Mike May.

Bruce said his comment was nothing more than a statement he says many would agree with. "Look at a dictionary and look at what illiterate means it means unable to read and write and in this case in this country it's English."

Bill sponsor Representative Marsha Looper who debated with Bruce on the floor continued her arguments in his office while we were there for our interview. "At end of the day we still need seasonal workers to help us attend to our crops," said Looper. "I don't have any crops," Bruce said. "But you eat Doug," responded Looper.

Bruce's comments could prompt an ethics investigation however nothing as of now has been filed. But it wouldn't be the first time for him. He was censured earlier this year for kicking a news photographer. Video at the link.