Dont say gay say takei

Actor George Takei has developed a hilarious response to pending legislation in Tennessee that would bar teachers from discussing homosexuality in classrooms until the high school. In , Washington defeated a proposal similar to Tennessee's, as did California in and A Louisiana law forbids the use of sexually explicit materials depicting homosexuality in sex education classes.

He also rallied against California's Prop 8, which defines marriage as between only a man and woman. Fight back at George Takei takes on the Tennessee Legislature and its "Don't Say Gay" bill, in the way only George Takei can! Profile My News Sign Out.

Sign In Create your free profile. The bill only applies to elementary and middle schools and the language was changed somewhat shortly before being passed in a vote, but the sponsor says the intent is the same. The bill isn't likely to be taken up by the House before lawmakers adjourn this spring, but the sponsor there has said he would push it forward in when the General Assembly comes back for the second year of the session.

Roy Herron, D- Dresden, said it "may inadvertently prevent the teaching of ethics, morality and abstinence. Under the proposal, any instruction or materials at a public elementary or middle school would be limited to age-appropriate lessons about the science of human reproduction.

Even homophobic slurs don't seem as hurtful if you say, 'That's sooo Takei. Campfield said the language is appropriate because "homosexuals don't naturally reproduce," and he said it's necessary because the state's curriculum is unclear on what can be taught.

The original version said no elementary or middle schools could "provide any instruction or material that discusses sexual orientation other than heterosexuality. Meanwhile, Takei has come up with a proposal for the "Don't Say Gay" bill: "Any time you need to say the word, 'gay,' you can simply say, 'Takei.

Sections U. Follow NBC News. Passage would make Tennessee the first state to enact such legislation, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures. Tennessee's so-called "Don't Say Gay" bill, which passed in that state's Senate Friday, prompted George Takei to offer a classroom alternative.

For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. The measure has prompted student protests and even a humorous suggestion for foiling it from former "Star Trek" actor George Takei. Search Search. Takei, aka Sulu from "Star Trek," has a record of activism. Stacey Campfield of Knoxville said after the vote.

Measure SB49 involves what educators can and. Latest Stories U. If you're in a more festive mood, you can march in a Takei Pride Parade. Tennessee's senate recently passed a bill that would prohibit teachers from discussing homosexuality in classrooms before students reach ninth grade, and it's being called the "Don't Say Gay" bill.

A bill now pending in Tennessee would. He married his longtime partner in IE 11 is not supported. Skip to Content. Opponents deride the measure as the "don't say gay bill. A bill passed Friday by the Tennessee Senate would forbid public school teachers and students in grades kindergarten through eight from discussing the fact that some people are gay.

NBC News Logo. Supporters say it is intended to give teachers clear guidance for dealing with younger children on a potentially explosive topic.