In the ongoing contest at the Legislature to see who can say the most ignorant thing, Rep. Mike Noel took his shot today.

The icon of Utah's Cowboy Caucus argued against Democrat David Litvack's HB247 that would enable victims of dating violence to get protective orders against their abusers. "We can't just turn our heads from the protective needs of victims," Litvack said.

But Noel brought up concerns the bill could possibly restrict firearms. The bill, of course, was DOA.

But Noel, helpfully, offered an alternative to the justice system for victims of abuse.

"I absolutely abhor individuals who would take advantage of a young woman. In Kane County we have a way to deal with those people. It's not very pretty. Usually the father handles it first, then there is a posse that goes out and takes care of the rest of it as we drag them across the sagebrush."