It doesn't surprise me in the least that it's been blown out of proportion by the national press. They do that to the Texas legislation all the time. Not that the TX legis needs any help looking silly.

But when I get stuff about petitions against something, sometimes all I can do, until I learn more, is say "Oh, really? Tell me more!" It's better than getting worked up about the crisis of the day. I figured if it was real, you'd mention something about it.