Bullying Bill Dies Over Gay Controversy

I am continually amazed at the meanness and un-Christian mindset of the Christianists who oppose any legislation that would protect gay youth from bullying. These less than godly folks apparently think it's fine to bully, physically assault and/or drive gay youths to suicide in the furtherance of their cruel agenda. WWJD? Not what they do, I suspect. A case in point is the defeat of an anti-bullying bill in the North Carolina legislature. As reported by the News & Observer, The bill was controversial because it listed "sexual orientation" and other characteristics as reasons schoolchildren might be the targets of bullying. Not surprisingly, in the forefront of those opposing the bill were the Christian Action League and the North Carolina Family Policy Council which might just as well adopt a motto along the lines of "Kill the Faggots" or some such equally un-Christian message. These folks are seriously f*cked up. What's even more f*cked up is that so many members of the legislature allow themselves to be intimidated by these lunatics. (Note: the Christianists in Virginia likewise think the harassment and persecution, and bullying of gays is just fine) Here are some highlights from the News & Observer:

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The Senate had the bill, which would have listed gay students as potential harassment targets, on its list of issues to vote on Thursday. But the measure was sent back to committee, where it is likely to stay as the legislature works to finish this year's session. Sen. Doug Berger, a Franklin County Democrat, said the bullying bill will not be approved this session.

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The bill was controversial because it listed "sexual orientation" and other characteristics as reasons schoolchildren might be the targets of bullying. Groups such as the Christian Action League and the N.C. Family Policy Council did not want the term in state law, saying that gay-rights groups would use it to leverage other rights. The bill would have required bullying to be reported and school boards to set anti-bullying policies.

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Bullying is already against school policies, Berger said, but the only way it is going to be seriously addressed is if people talk frankly about who gets targeted. "The failure of this bill to pass, I think, it sends a bad message," Berger said.

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I sincerely believe that if anyone is going to burn in Hell, it's not gays, but rather these foul, nasty, false Christians who work to keep gays subjected to abuse and torment.