The Madison School Board unanimously approved hiring a gay and lesbian advocate Monday for the district. The decision makes Madison one of only nine districts in the nation with an advocate for gay and lesbian issues. The decision to hire the full time staff person comes with its share of opposition. Some parents oppose the advocate because they think that it is exclusively for the gay community. Other opponents argued that they didn't want their tax dollars being used in this way.
Some students are happy to have help educating their peers about different lifestyles.
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