Manitobans oppose anti-bullying law; claim religious freedom

Hundreds of Manitobans have organized to speak at public consultations about Manitoba's Bill 18, anti-bullying legislation which would require all schools to address internet and in class bullying. Some parts of the Christian community object to the bill, which affects private and religious schools, because it requires a human diversity policy which accommodates pupils who want to establish organizations promoting (gasp!) gender equality, antiracism, the awareness and understand of, and respect for, people who are disabled by barriers, the awareness and understanding and respect for people of all sexual orientations and gender identities; and mandates 'gay straight alliances' in all schools.
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