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'''Sally Kern''' (born [[27 November]] [[1946]] in [[Jonesboro, Arkansas|Jonesboro]], [[Arkansas]]) is an [[Oklahoma]] [[Oklahoma House of Representatives|state legislator]] from [[Oklahoma City]].<ref name="OKhousesite" /> Kern, a member of the [[Republican Party (United States)|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<ref name="OKhousesite">[http://okhouse.gov/Committees/Member.aspx?MemberID=87 Oklahoma House of Representatives - Sally Kern]</ref> and has two |
'''Sally Kern''' (born [[27 November]] [[1946]] in [[Jonesboro, Arkansas|Jonesboro]], [[Arkansas]]) is an [[Oklahoma]] [[Oklahoma House of Representatives|state legislator]] from [[Oklahoma City]].<ref name="OKhousesite" /> Kern, a member of the [[Republican Party (United States)|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<ref name="OKhousesite">[http://okhouse.gov/Committees/Member.aspx?MemberID=87 Oklahoma House of Representatives - Sally Kern]</ref> and has two adult sons, Jesse and Nathan. |
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==Election History== |
==Election History== |
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Revision as of 04:39, 23 March 2008
Sally Kern | |
|---|---|
| Oklahoma House of Representatives District 84 | |
| Assumed office January, 2005 | |
| Preceded by | Bill Graves[1] |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 27, 1946 Jonesboro, Arkansas |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Steve Kern |
| Profession | Politician, teacher |
Sally Kern (born 27 November 1946 in Jonesboro, Arkansas) is an Oklahoma state legislator from Oklahoma City.[2] 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[2] and has two adult sons, Jesse and Nathan.
Election History
- 2004 Race for Oklahoma House of Representatives – District 84[3]
| Name | Votes | Percent | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sally Kern, Rep. | 8,815 | 67.65% | Won |
| Ronald E. Wasson, Dem. | 4,215 | 32.35% | Lost |
Controversies
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, OK? 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."[4][5]
After receiving attention for the remarks, Kern said "I said nothing that was not true" and refused to apologize.[4][6][7][8] She received a standing ovation from fellow Republican legislators in a private meeting a few days later.[9] In response to Kern's comments, hundreds of people who support gay and lesbian rights protested at the Oklahoma State Capitol on March 18.[10]
Although Kern claimed in some Christian news sources to have received death threats which caused her to retain a bodyguard,[11][12] the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation officer who reviewed Kern's emails said, "I wouldn't characterize them as death threats." [13] The Thomas More Law Center, which now represents Kern on this issue, said Kern "has received over 27,000 vulgar, hate filled e-mails, her life has been threatened, her son falsely accused of being a homosexual, her financial supporters contacted and asked to no longer support her, and a leading homosexual activist entered her husband's church last Sunday and took notes on her husband's sermon. At times, as a precaution, a state trooper walks by her side when she enters the State Capitol."[14]
An Oklahoma City high school senior whose mother died in the Oklahoma City bombing condemned Kern's comments, saying, "Your harsh words and misguided beliefs brought me to tears, because you told me that my mother's killer was a better person than a group of people that are seeking safety and tolerance for themselves."[15]
Kern also made headlines for authorizing a bill, which recently passed the Oklahoma House of Representatives, mandating that students who espouse Young Earth creationism still receive passing grades in Earth science classes.[16][17]
References
- ^ "General Election November 5, 2002 Summary Results". Oklahoma State Election Board. Retrieved 2008-03-12.
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help) - ^ a b Oklahoma House of Representatives - Sally Kern
- ^ "General Election November 4, 2004 Summary Results". Oklahoma State Election Board. Retrieved 2008-03-12.
- ^ a b "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
- ^ JMBzine: Rep. Sally Kern responds to anti-gay hate speech
- ^ 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) - ^ "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.
- ^ "TMLC Announces Representation of Oklahoma Legislator Targeted by Radical Homosexuals". Thomas More Law Center. 2008-03-19. Retrieved 2008-03-20.
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help) - ^ "A Brilliant Reply to Sally Kern". Dispatches from the Culture Wars. March 13, 2008. Retrieved 2008-03-15.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "Oklahoma: One Step From Doom".
- ^ "Legislative: HB 2211 Passes House Education Committee. Help Defeat this Very Bad Bill!". Oklahomans for Excellence in Science Education. Retrieved 2008-03-11.
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