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March 09, 2005

Iowa Senators Think it's OK to Harrass Gay Students

So, it seems that Republican lawmakers in Iowa think it's OK for gay kids to be harrassed in schools.

A group of Republican lawmakers is holding up legislation that would help curb bullying and harassment in Iowa schools because the bill would include protections for gay and lesbian students.

But there's at least one Republican this disagrees with the rest.

"I happen to be a lifelong, rabid Republican who has a gay daughter," said Ted Coppock, a Des Moines businessman.

"When she went to school at Saydel High School she was faced with these issues. There were many times when she came home from school crying because she had been harassed or bullied."


Fortunately for you, Ted Coppack, they have shots for rabies. But unfortunately for your daughter and other gay students, the gay-hating senators in Iowa will do everything in their power to prolong their suffering.

265Gay.com via Eschaton