In this new video, openly gay actor George Takei takes on the Tennessee state legislature and its “Don’t Say Gay” bill.
The bill would prohibit teachers from discussing homosexuality in kindergarten through 8th grade classrooms, because, according to the bill’s sponsor, “homosexuality is a learned behavior.”
Takei offers an alternative to the word “gay” — watch:
Some students believe if the bill passes, it would prevent teachers from curbing bullying in the classroom, especially if the target is a gay student.
The bill “limits what teachers and students are able to discuss in the classroom,” said Ben Byers of the Tennessee Equality Project. “It means they can’t talk about gay issues or sexuality even with students who may be gay or have gay family.”
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I love George Takei! He’s hilarious and a wonderful man. :3
Since the extreme right loves to “talk in code”, the rest of us can too.
No gay man or woman talks about there private life to any student’s. If they do they should be fired.. That’s with anyone.. Hellloooooo
Sulu, represent. :D
Oh George, this is why we love you.
This is why we love you.
@Gregory: No adult should be talking to a child about their private life, I don’t care what your orientation is. I believe the bill covers the topic of homosexuality period, not the teachers’ personal lives.
Oh George we LOVE you
I died.
Kind of Gay, I mean Takei. I like it!!
lol, good sense of humor
what does learned behavior have to do with anything? Most of the behaviors we engage in in our society are learned. What kind of argument is that?
Next, the state legislature will declare the sun must come up 20 minutes earlier, rains shall only fall on Tuesdays after 2:00, and there will be no discussion of the existence of slavery, as that might shine a distasteful light on the state of Tennessee: o wait, they just did that with this stupid bill.
Absolutely wonderful and inspiring!
I think he’s fabulous (and I’m not even Takei.)
We need a Takei/Straight Alliance.
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Oh George Takei, I can’t express how awesome you are.
Absolutely love it!!! George is the best!!!