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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Madeline Sherratt

Republican lawmaker cites scripture in opposition to bill outlawing the hitting of disabled children

State Senator Shane Jett refuted the bill calling it a “violation of scripture” while it was being debated Tuesday - (Facebook/Senator Shane Jett)

A Republican in Oklahoma has spoken out against a law banning the corporal punishment of disabled children, saying it violates scripture.

State Senator Shane Jett spoke out against Senate Bill 364, which passed in a 31-16 vote, on Tuesday night.

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