Debate from the Tennessee Senate chamber

I can't wait until Arkansas stores video from legislative proceedings online. I think it's good for open government and good for the electorate. Here's a lively debate from yesterday's Senate chamber in Nashville on illegal immigration. FF ahead to 1:03:30 for the better parts, including testimony from the former Lt. Governor of that state as to why he feels compelled to declare a "Rule 13" (a conflict declaration*) because of workers in his cotton gin.

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*- TN Senate Rule 13: When a member of this body arises to address himself to a bill, section thereof, or amendment in which he has a personal interest, he shall state to the Speaker and members of the body "that it may be considered that I have a degree of personal interest in the subject matter of this bill, but I declare that my argument and my ultimate vote answer only to my conscience and to my obligation to my constituents and the citizens of the State of Tennessee."