[The Teen Conservative]

That sounds pretty odd.

[sgtbono2002]

Hard to see the downside of Capitol Hill being put out of commission. We have enough laws now to last a thopusand years.

[beezdotcom]

The circumstances include ``natural disaster, attack, contagion or similar calamity rendering Representatives incapable of attending the proceedings of the House.''

That's the oddest part: originally, the plan was supposed to cover the span of time between most of Congress getting obliterated a special election. Now, they're preparing to run things if most folks can't attend, whether or not they're still alive.

This is one of those provisions that won't hurt in the near future - and may even appear to help. But 20 years from now, who will be in power, and who will abuse this rule?