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Rep. Sally Kern
Oklahomans respond to lawmaker's comments
Oklahomans have mixed reactions the day after a state legislator's anti-gay comments were posted on YouTube.
Rep. Sally Kern's bio
Rep. Sally Kern is a Republican representing District 84.
By Audrey Esther and Darren Brown, News9.com INsite Team
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An Oklahoma lawmaker's anti-gay comments are attracting national attention.
"The homosexual agenda is destroying this nation; it's just a fact," Rep. Sally Kern is heard saying on a YouTube video posted Friday.
In an exclusive interview with News9.com Kern (R-Oklahoma City) admits it is her voice on the recording and stands by her comments. She said she's just stating the facts on what she believes.
"I'm not gay bashing, but according to God's word that is not the right kind of lifestyle," she said. "It has deadly consequences."
The YouTube video was released by Washington-based political action committee The Gay and Lesbian Victory Fund. Their Web site reads: "While this speech is remarkable in its statements, it is not unique. For every bit of hateful rhetoric we hear, scores of other anti-gay statements go unchallenged."
Rep. Kern said the gay community, especially in Oklahoma, should not be surprised by her comments because she's made similar statements in the past.
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