Should Discussion of Sexual Orientation Be Banned in Classrooms?
Such a ban could occur in most classroom settings if a local lawmaker's bill is approved in the Missouri General Assembly.
A bill forbidding the discussion of sexual orientation in most classroom settings has continued to advance in the Missouri legislature. House Bill 2051, which was introduced to the House in March 29, is sponsored by Rep. Steve Cookson, R-Fairdealing, and co-sponsored by 19 other members of the House, including Rep. John Diehl, R-Town and Country, who represents the 87th district in St. Louis County. The text of the bill reads, “Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, no instruction, material, or extracurricular activity sponsored by a public school that discusses sexual orientation other than in scientific instruction concerning human reproduction shall be provided in any public school.” The bill hasn't been scheduled for a vote, …
David Smith
3:09 pm on Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Class envy has been bought up and promulgated by all sides of the political aisles over this countries history, it isn't something new. I call it a religious issue because there is no reason for a bill such as this one that does not involve someone's religious viewpoint, be it the viewpoint of the sponsoring legislator or a small but vocal subset of their constituents. And it is a parental choice… more ›