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My morning newspaper carried an article on the Helms/Smith amendment to
the ESEA bill.  The amendment leaves us much more to worry about than the
funding for library books or technology.  Whatever your political
leanings, please take a moment to ponder this language:

"no local education agendy that receives funds under this Act shall
implement or carry out a program or activity that has either the purpose
or effect of encouraging or supporting homosexuality as a positive
lifestyle alternative."

PS to Texas:  Both Gramm and Hutchison voted FOR the amendment as did 61
of their peers.  There were 36 votes AGAINST.

Have a nice weekend!

Julie A. Walker                         District Media Center
Director, Library & Media Services      13401 Pond Springs Rd.
Round Rock ISD                          Austin, TX  78729
jawalker@tenet.edu                      512-331-6697/512-331-1811 (FAX)


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