May 6, 2013

Beginning of the article “Opponents of gay ‘conversion therapy’ bill envoke Jerry Sandusky’s name” on nj.com. “TRENTON — In a move that outraged gay rights advocates, opponents of a bill to outlaw ‘conversion therapy’ intended to turn gay children straight today sought to associate the measure with a convicted child molester. They called the bill (S2278) the ‘Jerry Sandusky Victimization Act.’”

“Gregory Quinlan, director of government affairs for socially conservative New Jersey Family First, said at a Trenton press conference today sexual feelings towards the same sex can develop as a result of molestation. ‘We’d be denying the child the discovery of why they’re having those feelings, which is why we’re calling this the ‘Jerry Sandusky Victimization Act,’’ Quinlan, who describes himself as a former homosexual, said.”