Published by mpotyrala on 20 May 2009 at 10:54 am
Gay rights advocates protest SC date violence bill
By SEANNA ADCOX
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Gay rights advocates on Tuesday protested the exclusion of gay and lesbian relationships from a South Carolina bill meant to curb teen dating violence.
Limiting dating violence prevention to students in hetereosexual relationships further discriminates against students who are already vulnerable to bullying, depression and self-doubt, the advocates said. They urged senators to remove the reference.

