December 13, 2004

Capitol trooper disciplined for comment to gay couple

Numerous media around the country, particularly television stations, reported a story out of Texas about a state trooper who has been placed on probation and reprimanded for telling two gay men, one of whom is now teaching at Wayne State University, who were kissing at the Texas state Capitol that "homosexual conduct" was illegal in the state. "I'm very pleased (about the disciplinary action)," said John Corvino, a former University of Texas graduate student who was one of the men involved.

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