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Tenn. Senate OKs ban on teaching of homosexuality

A bill passed Friday by the Tennessee Senate would forbid public school teachers and students in grades kindergarten through eight from discussing the fact that some people are gay.

Opponents deride the measure as the "don't say gay bill." They say it's unfair to the children of gay parents and could lead to more bullying. Supporters say it is intended to give teachers clear guidance for dealing with younger children on a potentially explosive topic.

The bill isn't likely to be taken up by the House before lawmakers adjourn this spring, but the sponsor there has said he would push it forward in 2012 when the General Assembly comes back for the second year of the session. ...

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5/21/11 3:21 PM

ChildofGod

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@ Dan...I too live in TN and this news is much welcomed. You are right...Sodomite is the correct term. We should always call sin exactly what it is no matter who it offends.

5/21/11 3:19 PM

ChildofGod

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@ Dan...I to live in TN and this news is much wecomed. You are right...Sodomite is the correct term. We should always call sin exactly what it is no matter who it offends.

5/21/11 12:59 PM

Dan

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This is GOOD! I'm glad to be a Tennessean right now.

By the way, as for "don't say gay" ... I agree. They should say sodomite.

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