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| <blockquote>"Studies show that no society that has totally embraced ] has lasted more than, you know, a few ]s. So it's the death knell of this country. I honestly think it's the biggest threat our nation has, even more so than ] or ] — which I think is a big threat, okay? Cause what's happening now is they are going after, in schools, two-year olds...And this stuff is deadly, and it's spreading, and it will destroy our young people, it will destroy this nation."<ref name="democracynow">{{cite web |url=http://www.democracynow.org/2008/3/11/headlines#6 |title=Oklahoma State Rep.: Gays "Biggest Threat" to US |accessdate=2008-03-14 |last= |first= |coauthors= |date=2008-03-11 |work=DemocracyNow.com |publisher=}}</ref><ref></ref></blockquote> | <blockquote>"Studies show that no society that has totally embraced ] has lasted more than, you know, a few ]s. So it's the death knell of this country. I honestly think it's the biggest threat our nation has, even more so than ] or ] — which I think is a big threat, okay? Cause what's happening now is they are going after, in schools, two-year olds...And this stuff is deadly, and it's spreading, and it will destroy our young people, it will destroy this nation."<ref name="democracynow">{{cite web |url=http://www.democracynow.org/2008/3/11/headlines#6 |title=Oklahoma State Rep.: Gays "Biggest Threat" to US |accessdate=2008-03-14 |last= |first= |coauthors= |date=2008-03-11 |work=DemocracyNow.com |publisher=}}</ref><ref></ref></blockquote> | ||
| After receiving attention for the remarks, Kern said "I said nothing that was not true" and refused to apologize.<ref name="democracynow" /><ref></ref><ref></ref> She received a standing ovation from fellow Republican legislators in a private meeting a few days later.<ref>{{cite news |first=Mick |last=Hinton |authorlink= |coauthors= |title=Kern cites support from GOP |url=http://www.tulsaworld.com/news/article.aspx?articleID=20080311_1_A9_hUnde16804 |work=Tulsa World |publisher= |date=2008-03-11 |accessdate=2008-03-13 }}</ref> In response to Kern's comments, hundreds of ] and ] supporters protested at the ].<ref>{{cite news|last=Branson|first=Hailey|title=Oklahoma: Lawmaker's Comments Bring Protest|url=http://www.nytimes.com/2008/03/19/us/19brfs-LAWMAKER8217_BRF.html?ref=us|publisher='']''|location=New York|page=A17|date=2008-03-19}}</ref> Over 1500 people later turned out at the Capitol |
After receiving attention for the remarks, Kern said "I said nothing that was not true" and refused to apologize.<ref name="democracynow" /><ref></ref><ref></ref> She received a standing ovation from fellow Republican legislators in a private meeting a few days later.<ref>{{cite news |first=Mick |last=Hinton |authorlink= |coauthors= |title=Kern cites support from GOP |url=http://www.tulsaworld.com/news/article.aspx?articleID=20080311_1_A9_hUnde16804 |work=Tulsa World |publisher= |date=2008-03-11 |accessdate=2008-03-13 }}</ref> In response to Kern's comments, hundreds of ] and ] supporters protested at the ].<ref>{{cite news|last=Branson|first=Hailey|title=Oklahoma: Lawmaker's Comments Bring Protest|url=http://www.nytimes.com/2008/03/19/us/19brfs-LAWMAKER8217_BRF.html?ref=us|publisher='']''|location=New York|page=A17|date=2008-03-19}}</ref> Over 1500 people later turned out at the Capitol to support her.<ref>{{cite news |first=Michael |last=McNutt |authorlink= |coauthors= |title=Amid Controversy, Kern Gets Support |url=http://newsok.com/article/3224704/1207238655 |work=The Oklahoman |publisher= |date=2008-04-03 |accessdate=2008-04-03 }}</ref> | ||
| Kern claimed to have received death threats that caused her to hire a ].<ref name="bodyguard">{{cite web |url=http://www.cwfa.org/articles/14871/CFI/misc/index.htm |title=State Representative Under Attack by Anti-Christian Homosexual Hate Groups |accessdate=2008-03-16 |last= |first= |coauthors= |date=2008-03-14 |work=www.CWFA.org |publisher=Concerned Women for America}}</ref><ref name="bodyguard2">{{cite web |url=http://www.christianpost.com/article/20080315/31528_Lawmaker_Threatened_for_Comparing_Gay_Lifestyle_to_Terrorism.htm |title=Lawmaker Threatened for Comparing Gay Lifestyle to Terrorism |accessdate=2008-03-16 |last=Phan |first=Katherine T. |coauthors= |date=2008-03-15 |work=Christian Post Reporter |publisher=The Christian Post}}</ref> The ] officer who reviewed Kern's emails said, "I wouldn't characterize them as death threats."<ref name = TulsaWorld>{{cite web |url=http://www.tulsaworld.com/news/article.aspx?articleID=20080312_1_A13_hThey04584| title= OSBI Reading Kern E-Mails| last=Hinton| first=Mick| date=2008-03-14| publisher=Tulsa World}}</ref> | Kern claimed to have received death threats that caused her to hire a ].<ref name="bodyguard">{{cite web |url=http://www.cwfa.org/articles/14871/CFI/misc/index.htm |title=State Representative Under Attack by Anti-Christian Homosexual Hate Groups |accessdate=2008-03-16 |last= |first= |coauthors= |date=2008-03-14 |work=www.CWFA.org |publisher=Concerned Women for America}}</ref><ref name="bodyguard2">{{cite web |url=http://www.christianpost.com/article/20080315/31528_Lawmaker_Threatened_for_Comparing_Gay_Lifestyle_to_Terrorism.htm |title=Lawmaker Threatened for Comparing Gay Lifestyle to Terrorism |accessdate=2008-03-16 |last=Phan |first=Katherine T. |coauthors= |date=2008-03-15 |work=Christian Post Reporter |publisher=The Christian Post}}</ref> The ] officer who reviewed Kern's emails said, "I wouldn't characterize them as death threats."<ref name = TulsaWorld>{{cite web |url=http://www.tulsaworld.com/news/article.aspx?articleID=20080312_1_A13_hThey04584| title= OSBI Reading Kern E-Mails| last=Hinton| first=Mick| date=2008-03-14| publisher=Tulsa World}}</ref> | ||
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| Sally Kern | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives from the 84 district | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office January 4, 2005 | |
| Preceded by | Bill Graves |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1946-11-27) November 27, 1946 (age 78) Jonesboro, Arkansas |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Steve Kern |
| Profession | Politician, teacher |
Sally Kern (born November 27, 1946 in Jonesboro, Arkansas) is an Oklahoma state legislator from Oklahoma City. Kern, a member of the Republican party, represents House District 84. A former teacher, she graduated from the University of Texas and East Texas State University. She is married to Steve Kern, pastor of Olivet Baptist Church in the Oklahoma City area and has two adult sons.
Election history
- 2008 Race for Oklahoma House of Representatives – District 84
| Name | Votes | Percent | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sally Kern, Rep. | 7,230 | 57.95% | Won |
| Ron Marlett, Dem. | 5,247 | 42.05% | Lost |
- 2006 Race for Oklahoma House of Representatives – District 84
| Name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| Sally Kern, Rep. | Won (Unopposed at filing) |
- 2004 Race for Oklahoma House of Representatives – District 84
| Name | Votes | Percent | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sally Kern, Rep. | 8,815 | 67.65% | Won |
| Ronald E. Wasson, Dem. | 4,215 | 32.35% | Lost |
Political career
Kern authored a bill, which passed the Oklahoma House of Representatives in March 2008, mandating that students who espouse Young Earth creationism still receive passing grades in Earth science classes. After being passed in the house, it died in a Senate committee without reaching the floor for debate.
Kern co-authored the Religious Viewpoints Antidiscrimination Act that included the provision "Students shall not be penalized or rewarded on account of the religious content of their work", which was vetoed by Governor Brad Henry.
Statements on homosexuality
In March 2008, Kern made national headlines when she stated:
"Studies show that no society that has totally embraced homosexuality has lasted more than, you know, a few decades. So it's the death knell of this country. I honestly think it's the biggest threat our nation has, even more so than terrorism or Islam — which I think is a big threat, okay? Cause what's happening now is they are going after, in schools, two-year olds...And this stuff is deadly, and it's spreading, and it will destroy our young people, it will destroy this nation."
After receiving attention for the remarks, Kern said "I said nothing that was not true" and refused to apologize. She received a standing ovation from fellow Republican legislators in a private meeting a few days later. In response to Kern's comments, hundreds of gay and lesbian rights supporters protested at the Oklahoma State Capitol. Over 1500 people later turned out at the Capitol to support her.
Kern claimed to have received death threats that caused her to hire a bodyguard. The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation officer who reviewed Kern's emails said, "I wouldn't characterize them as death threats."
References
- "General Election November 5, 2002 Summary Results". Oklahoma State Election Board. Retrieved 2008-03-12.
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- "Kern foe files; Terrill, Cargill draw opponents". The Oklahoman. Retrieved 2008-06-10.
- "Unopposed Candidates Elected" (PDF). Oklahoma State Election Board. Retrieved 2008-03-26.
- "General Election November 4, 2004 Summary Results". Oklahoma State Election Board. Retrieved 2008-03-12.
- "Legislative: HB 2211 Passes House Education Committee. Help Defeat this Very Bad Bill!". Oklahomans for Excellence in Science Education. Retrieved 2008-03-11.
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help) - "HOUSE BILL 2211 (KERN'S 'RELIGIOUS VIEWPOINTS ANTIDISCRIMINATION ACT') DIES IN COMMITTEE". Retrieved 2008-04-16.
- "Henry vetoes 'Religious Viewpoints Antidiscrimination Act'". Tulsa World. Retrieved 2008-06-10.
- ^ "Oklahoma State Rep.: Gays "Biggest Threat" to US". DemocracyNow.com. 2008-03-11. Retrieved 2008-03-14.
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help) - Anti-gay stance hits YouTube: An Oklahoma lawmaker's anti-gay comments are attracting national attention.
- Kern vows not to apologize for remarks against homosexuals
- PlanetOut online news
- Hinton, Mick (2008-03-11). "Kern cites support from GOP". Tulsa World. Retrieved 2008-03-13.
{{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help) - Branson, Hailey (2008-03-19). "Oklahoma: Lawmaker's Comments Bring Protest". New York: The New York Times. p. A17.
{{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - McNutt, Michael (2008-04-03). "Amid Controversy, Kern Gets Support". The Oklahoman. Retrieved 2008-04-03.
{{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help) - "State Representative Under Attack by Anti-Christian Homosexual Hate Groups". www.CWFA.org. Concerned Women for America. 2008-03-14. Retrieved 2008-03-16.
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help) - Phan, Katherine T. (2008-03-15). "Lawmaker Threatened for Comparing Gay Lifestyle to Terrorism". Christian Post Reporter. The Christian Post. Retrieved 2008-03-16.
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help) - Hinton, Mick (2008-03-14). "OSBI Reading Kern E-Mails". Tulsa World.
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