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WHY IS OK REP. JASON NELSON CHANGING JUST 1 WORD OF A LAW BANNING... topix
Jason Nelson, the Republican Oklahoma state rep - who does not have gay face! - introduced HB 3408, called "An act relating to marriage" which would make it a felony for a minister of the gospel to solemnize a marriage not recognized by the state. Apparently their 2004 constitutional amendment codifying marriage as an exclusively heterosexual institution, banning civil unions and other legal protections for gay and lesbian people, and punishing any issuance of a marriage license to a same-sex couple weren't enough to "protect marriage." Now we have to throw ministers in jail for 1 to 5 years just to make quadruple sure. Full Story. [1/28/10]
OKLAHOMA CITY SCHOOL BOARD PASSES PROTECTION FOR GAY PUPILS The bullying or harassment of gay, lesbian and transgender students in the Oklahoma City School District will not be tolerated, school board members said Monday with a vote amending the district's policy. "This is an opportunity for us to get a little bit ahead of the curve, not very far I'll admit," board member Phil Horning said. "You cannot live in central Oklahoma and not admit that there is a tendency to discriminate against gay and lesbian individuals. You'd have to have your head in the sand not to admit it … I'll die before I vote no." > Full Story. [12/15/09]
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