Combat Sally Kern's Anti LGBTQ Bills
- by: Amanda Michaud
- recipient: Sally Kern State Representative to Oklahoma
Several years ago Oklahoma State Representative Sally Kern states that same sex marriage is a greater threat than terrorism. She is at again by proposing three outrageous House Bills that target the rights of the LGBTQ community eventually branding them as if they were criminals. House Bill 1598 would make it legal for parents to put their kids through gay-conversion therapy without the state getting in the way. And House Bill 1599 would make it illegal for the state to use any taxpayer money to support same-sex unions (or give out marriage licenses to gay or lesbian couples).
News 9 reported that Sally Kern's bills would also target judges and have them removed from the bench if they are in support of LGBTQ rights. Now does that sound like someone who has your best interest at heart. I think not. Please show your support and combat Sally Kern's Anti LGBTQ bills. While this may only affect Oklahoma now it could have an impact on other states that have worked hard to see that their Constitutional rights are not tread upon. Thank you for your time.
To LGBTQ Members and Supporters,
Sally Kern Oklahoma State Representative is using outrageous measures to ensure the same sex couples do not get the same rights as heterosexual couples. News 9 of OKC reports the following on the Bills.
"Under this bill no local or state employee would be allowed to quote "officially recognize, grant or enforce a same-sex marriage license and continue to receive a salary, pension or other employee benefit." It goes on to say any judge who violates this act could also be removed from office. Kern also filed two other bills. House Bill 1598 “Freedom to Obtain Conversion Therapy Act” says parents would be allowed to seek counseling and therapy to help change a child's sexual orientation, without interference from the state The other, House Bill 1597, would allow any business in Oklahoma to refuse service to any gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender person or group. All of this is no surprise to Kern's constituents. A few years ago she gained worldwide attention after saying the "homosexual agenda" is a bigger threat to our country than terrorism," (Retrieved from http://www.news9.com/story/27922615/rep-sally-kern-files-three-bills-against-same-sex-marriage, Rachel Calderon, 2015).
Since when is being homosexual far worse than terrorism? This woman must be stopped or else she will influence higher leaders to stamp out all the hard work that has been done to ensure the current rights of our community. America is a country of opportunity and no one should have the liberty to take these rights away from us. This petition will be delivered to her online page and to Governor Fallin. If you'd like to voice your opinion to Kern and Governor Fallin here is a link to their pages.
http://www.okhouse.gov/District.aspx?District=84
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