Wilgrove
08-05-2009, 00:57
NC Senate Gives Its Final OK To Anti-Bullying Bill
By AP, Associated Press (AP), 1 day, 2 hours ago
Updated: May. 6 5:49 pm
RALEIGH, N.C. -
A Senate bill that directs how North Carolina school districts should write anti-bullying rules is heading to the House.
Senators voted 26-22 on Wednesday to support the legislation. The chamber gave initial approval Tuesday by a similar, close vote after lengthy debate. There was no debate Wednesday.
The measure would require districts to set policies that list perceived characteristics of a person who could be susceptible to bullying behavior. Bill supporters said the list is needed so districts know what type of teasing and bullying is unacceptable.
Conservative Christian groups and the state's Roman Catholic bishops urged senators to oppose the bill because of the list, particularly its references to sexual orientation and gender identity. They say it could encourage the courts or lawmakers to approve same-sex marriage.
Link (http://raleigh.mync.com/site/raleigh/news/story/33788/nc-senate-gives-its-final-ok-to-anti-bullying-bill)
Ok, I want to address the bolded part first. How the Hell does an Anti-Bullying legislation lead to same sex marriage? Also, why is that a bad thing? I mean the laws are suppose (suppose being the key word here), to be equal to everyone, regardless of gender, sexuality, religion, nationality, etc.
As for the Anti-bullying law, I'm disappointed that it took the General Assembly to enact something like this, when it should've been the policy of school districts all across the state.
Here's another link to a similar story.
Senate panel OKs sex ed, anti-bullying bills
Sex education
Posted: Apr. 30, 2009
RALEIGH, N.C. — A Senate panel has quietly approved separate bills telling North Carolina public schools to change how they teach sex education and to adopt detailed anti-bullying policies.
The Senate Mental Health and Youth Services Committee recommended the legislation Wednesday to the full Senate.
The sex education bill passed the House just two weeks ago. It would require schools to offer children in grades seven though nine one curriculum focused on abstinence until marriage and another with more about contraception. Parents would choose either one for their child or none at all.
The anti-bullying bill is opposed by conservative Christians who argue it would advance special protections for gay people.
Link (http://www.wral.com/news/state/story/5054963/)
I'm glad to see that my State is going to offer a sex ed program that teaches about contraception as well as abstinence. That way everyone is happy. Once again for the bolded, as far as I can tell, current laws are not equal to everyone, so I guess that's why the Senate passed a legislation like this.
Discuss.
By AP, Associated Press (AP), 1 day, 2 hours ago
Updated: May. 6 5:49 pm
RALEIGH, N.C. -
A Senate bill that directs how North Carolina school districts should write anti-bullying rules is heading to the House.
Senators voted 26-22 on Wednesday to support the legislation. The chamber gave initial approval Tuesday by a similar, close vote after lengthy debate. There was no debate Wednesday.
The measure would require districts to set policies that list perceived characteristics of a person who could be susceptible to bullying behavior. Bill supporters said the list is needed so districts know what type of teasing and bullying is unacceptable.
Conservative Christian groups and the state's Roman Catholic bishops urged senators to oppose the bill because of the list, particularly its references to sexual orientation and gender identity. They say it could encourage the courts or lawmakers to approve same-sex marriage.
Link (http://raleigh.mync.com/site/raleigh/news/story/33788/nc-senate-gives-its-final-ok-to-anti-bullying-bill)
Ok, I want to address the bolded part first. How the Hell does an Anti-Bullying legislation lead to same sex marriage? Also, why is that a bad thing? I mean the laws are suppose (suppose being the key word here), to be equal to everyone, regardless of gender, sexuality, religion, nationality, etc.
As for the Anti-bullying law, I'm disappointed that it took the General Assembly to enact something like this, when it should've been the policy of school districts all across the state.
Here's another link to a similar story.
Senate panel OKs sex ed, anti-bullying bills
Sex education
Posted: Apr. 30, 2009
RALEIGH, N.C. — A Senate panel has quietly approved separate bills telling North Carolina public schools to change how they teach sex education and to adopt detailed anti-bullying policies.
The Senate Mental Health and Youth Services Committee recommended the legislation Wednesday to the full Senate.
The sex education bill passed the House just two weeks ago. It would require schools to offer children in grades seven though nine one curriculum focused on abstinence until marriage and another with more about contraception. Parents would choose either one for their child or none at all.
The anti-bullying bill is opposed by conservative Christians who argue it would advance special protections for gay people.
Link (http://www.wral.com/news/state/story/5054963/)
I'm glad to see that my State is going to offer a sex ed program that teaches about contraception as well as abstinence. That way everyone is happy. Once again for the bolded, as far as I can tell, current laws are not equal to everyone, so I guess that's why the Senate passed a legislation like this.
Discuss.