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Oklahoma’s New Quirky Law

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Gail Durkin ’26

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Furries are now banned in Oklahoma schools
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Recently, Oklahoma (the state, not the musical) introduced a new law that I think demonstrates the incredible and slightly insane power of democracy– and the completely backward lawmaking priorities of Southern states. Rather than passing a law that would ensure protection from shootings in public schools or a law that would guarantee safety for trans kids (neither of which are likely to be seen in the South for a long time), Oklahoma officials have decided that their number one priority this year is furries. That’s right! House representatives in Oklahoma have authored House Bill 3084, which bans “students who purport to be an imaginary animal or species, or who engage in anthropomorphic behavior commonly referred to as furries at school,” preventing any student who claims to be a furry from participating in class and in school activities. Additionally (and this is where it gets crazy), the bill calls for the removal of the student from school grounds, stating that “animal control services shall be contacted to remove the student.” The bill was put forward by Rep. Justin Humphrey, who is never seen without his cowboy hat and bolo tie. However, I find the bill to be rather surprising, as Rep. Humphrey is best known for his attempts to reform Oklahoma’s prison systems– a much worthier cause, in my opinion. While it is understandable that many people (myself included) find anthropomorphic behavior to be… well, disturbing, I don’t know if it is a problem that is worth emergency passing a bill on. America is in a state of crisis– with our political divide being more split than ever, two absolute buffoons running for the presidency this year, and an ever-climbing death toll from school shootings, I simply find myself unable to believe that banning furries needs to be our number one priority right now. Additionally, I think that applying this law to not only high schools but to all public schools seems cruel– middle schoolers typically have no idea what’s going on, and might just really like a specific animal! I don’t see a need to have animal control pick a kid up for having an imagination. While it is unlikely that this law will pass, as it is pretty outlandish, I find it ridiculous that a lawmaker took the time to write a law on this subject. 

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20 responses to “Oklahoma’s New Quirky Law”

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    Anonymous

    whoever supports this law is less human and more animal than a furry could ever hope (or want) to be. Genuinely not homo sapiens. To support something so cruel, unusual, and frankly unnecessary and stupid is to lack multiple traits fundamental to being human. Argue with the wall.

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    Anonymous

    “Just let people marry the person they love.” Fast forward 25 years–> “Oklahoma’s Quirky New Law.” The slippery slope was worse than we thought.

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    Anonymous

    This is make believe just like your Holy Bible, it’s pretend. remember you used to pretend you were a cowboy or an Indian or a bank robber. Oakies are dumb they have the poorest education in the nation and then they become teachers and lawmakers and you end up with even more stupid people and stupid laws.

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    Anonymous

    Dogs and cats don’t go to school. If they need a leash or a litter box they need to stay at home and if they can’t stay home then take them to the local vet for kenneling for the day while you work. Being bullied at school is a huge issue and that leads to school shootings for not being accepted. So to prevent that keep your furry “animal” at home, vet, or animal shelter for their protection.
    Being LGBTQ is one thing and that’s mostly accepted, being a cat who needs to crap in a litter box or a dog who needs to be walked on a leash to the next class is another thing. That screams mental health issue. Taking a deeper dive into that one will determine that those children could have also been abused by someone which impairs their mental health. This very well could be a child who is being sexually abused and is identifying as animal to prevent someone touching them or trying to disassociate from real life. But school is not the place to be at this time.
    School counselors really need to get involved and probe into the whys.

    I support bills like this because it’s a step in the right direction of protecting the other children from the insanity.

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      Anonymous

      Personally I disagree. The idea that furrys need to go to the bathroom in litter boxes, outside, or anywhere else other than a toilet is obscene. A furry is simply someone who has an interest in anthropomorphic animals. The idea that they use anything other than a toilet is something that is spread through grifters and right wingers. Even Joe Rogan admitted that he lied about his “friends wife” who was a school teacher who had a litter box in their school. This bill is completely unnecessary and should not be a priority at all. Maybe you should do your research on something that isn’t right wing new articles and YouTube channels and actually listen to what furrys’ say about themselves.

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    Anonymous

    This is a problem for the parents to deal with for their child. It is not a problem that public schools should have to deal with and I certainly wouldn’t want my younger grandchildren to be influenced by that abnormal behavior; nor any other child for that matter. That’s part of the problem with society today; they want EVERYONE to accept the abnormal as normal, therefore convincing everyone else that it is acceptable. I think it’s called “Brainwashing”, or worse

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    Anonymous

    Having a litter box in the bathrooms for the “furries” to use is absurd! And the Janitor is responsible for cleaning it. I would not want my children having to watch this or be around it. The only way around it is to home school your child. Not every parent has that luxury. Things need to change. I support this bill. I hope it passes.

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    Anonymous

    It’s a sad day when these children are using liter boxes.The parents should be the ones that come to school and clean up after there child.People get yourself and your child help.

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      Anonymous

      the parents are the ones picking up the student… the author left part of the bill out, it states that the parents shall pick up the student and if the parent is unable
      to, then they go to the extent of calling animal control. just trying to clear this up.

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    Anonymous

    Of course it’s a stupid bill. Animal control? Really? But have a chat with whoever writes the headlines. It’s not a law. It’s a bill. The deceptive headline undermines your argument. Also, learn how to break text into paragraphs.

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      Anonymous

      Thank you

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      Anonymous

      No, it’s not a stupid law .what’s crazy it’s kids thinking that they really are animals and dressing like that

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        Anonymous

        it’s called pretend remember you used to do it when you were a kid. Cowboys and Indians cops and robbers it’s the same thing they just have costumes now ain’t no way they actually believe they’re an animal. that’s how dumb people here are.

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    Anonymous

    Could someone please show me where, in the state of Oklahoma, we have a “Furry” problem in our schools? We have violence, bullying and kids committing suicide but I’ve yet to see a news crew covering a “Furry” outbreak. So why are our lawmakers wasting our tax dollars on this crap?

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      Anonymous

      Because they’re dumb they can’t accept anything that they don’t agree with. Granted furries should not be in schools it’s a major distraction but these fools want to put the Bible back in school also which is a total lie. Anybody that believes anything after Genesis is a fool the Bible was adapted from Sumerian text the Egyptians told the same story 1200 years before the supposed birth of Christ. They had a law against anal and oral sex but I tell you these people suck.

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    Anonymous

    I’m 20 and I think that this is an amazing idea. I’m sorry if don’t want my younger siblings/kids around someone who thinks they’re a dog/animal. Usually where I’m from if an animal attacks you/bites you, then you defend yourself by fighting back or shoot it. But because they identify as an animal and they’re trans or apart of the lgbtq+ community then they’re “after the community” and “everyone wants to harm them”. Imma make this pretty clear KEEP THIS SHIT AWAY FROM KIDS. If you know how deep furries go you wouldn’t want your kids or any kid apart of it. Do your research about stuff before you try and defend it. Thinking your an animal is NOT HEALTHY AT ALL. Now joking as a kid that’s fine but when you start spending hundreds of dollars on furry costume to look like a 2 legged wolf dog thing, start barking and growling at people, etc especially children in then there’s a huge issue. What about the kids who don’t want that around them or don’t feel comfortable around that? What about the parents who DONT want their kids around it? Let’s just say we let kids dress up at furries at school and kids don’t like it and think it’s weird? I remember when I was in school especially Jr high and high school. Kids were honest and didn’t give a fuck about your feelings, made fun of you relentlessly, and if the furry were to yell or growl then it’s over you’ll never get left alone again. If anything this bill is protection them so they get bullied less and all you can do is complain and see it from 1 side and not more than 1. I don’t know why you have to dress like a furry to school. Out of school is fine bc that issues is for the parents to deal with. You tryna keep this in school is putting them at risk to get treated worse especially in the south like you claimed. Unlike wearing a tank top or shorts this will absolutely cause a distraction at school and if you think allowing this in school would be better then you need to come back to reality.

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    Anonymous

    It’s a step in the right direction as any human that thinks they are a “furrie” needs to see a professional to get help .

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      Anonymous

      Thank you someone who understands. If she thinks we need furries in school she’s insane. Because if an animal were to come at me or bark or charge. I either run, fight back, or shoot it. But if we do that then we’re “transfobic” and “we wanna harm all people from the lgbtq+ community”. Like nah bruh we just DONT want this in school let alone around children. Having furries in school would make it worse because all they’d deal with constant bullying, harassment, and they’re safey. Its crazy how she’s obviously for furries but she didn’t even think about they’re safety which should be her first priority but she’s so far gone all she wants if them to be accepted but didn’t even think about the kids who WONT ACCEPT IT.

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        Anonymous

        Oklahoma is

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        Anonymous

        School should be for learning not playing.except for recess.

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