Examining 'Don't Say Gay' bill sponsor's claims about AIDS, gay men, risks of sexual activity
State Sen. Stacey Campfield, R-Knoxville, caused quite a stir with controversial assertions about origin of AIDS, risks of gay sex vs. straight sex and much more. We put one claim on the Truth-O-Meter on Friday, but wanted to share what our research turned up on some of the others, as well.
By Zack McMillin :: Published on Sunday, February 5th, 2012 at 04:00 a.m.
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