* During today’s debate on a bill to do away with a state commission which can overturn local school board decisions on charter schools, sponsoring Rep. Linda Chapa LaVia was trying to make a point about minority parents.

“So, listen to me minorities,” she said turning toward the Democratic side of the chamber. “I’m over here because we’re all over on this side, right?”

The Republicans erupted. They have an African-American member, Rep. John Anthony.

Responding to the HGOP outburst, Chapa LaVia said, “Wait,” and then, pointing her finger at the other side of the aisle, said “We have a half. We have a half.”

What. The. Heck. Was. That?

Oy.

* Watch…

That’s just awful.

Yes, the debate was contentious. But nothing justifies stuff like that. Ever.

* The Republicans rose to object strongly, as they rightly should have done. I’ll see if I can get video later. Chapa LaVia gave one of those “I apologize if anyone was offended” apologies.

Not enough, Representative. Not nearly enough.

* By the way, the bill failed to achieve a majority. It was put on postponed consideration.

*** UPDATE *** Rep. Reboletti demands an apology…

* The apology..