Irony Thy Name Is Curry Todd

Wow.

Just …. WOW:

Sponsor of Tennessee guns in bars bill charged with having a gun while driving drunk

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee state Rep. Curry Todd, a lead sponsor of a law allowing handgun carry permit holders to bring guns into bars, has been arrested on charges of drunken driving and possession of a gun while under the influence.

Police say in court documents that the Collierville Republican was pulled over in Nashville late Tuesday. He allegedly failed a roadside sobriety test and refused to take a breathalyzer. A loaded Smith & Wesson 38 Special was found in a holster stuffed between the driver seat and the center console.

Well, isn’t this just peachy.

What did I say about Todd’s guns in bars legislation back in 2009? Oh yeah:

So thanks a lot, Curry Todd. I can’t see this ending any way but badly.

I have to say, I had NO idea.

For extra irony points, let me note that Rep. Curry Todd is the Tennessee State Chairman for ALEC (American Legislative Exchange Council), the corporate-funded organization writing all of this wingnutty legislation that has people protesting in the streets.

The karmic wheel has turned. And I’m playing the world’s smallest violin.

[UPDATE]:

ThinkProgress has the mug shot. It’s not pretty.