Word: banning
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...Dartmouth board said in its statement that it might join court cases challenging the gay ban and might try to pressure the White House, Congress and military leaders...
Four years ago, Dartmouth President James O.Freedman called on the Pentagon to drop its ban ongays...
Prison officials, however, don't follow the logic. Most correctional officers strongly oppose such a ban; Milwaukee prison officials are starting a petition drive against the supervisors' decision. "Weight lifting is a tool to help control the inmates," says Jeff Mayer, security manager at the House of Correction. Currently, inmates are allowed only 50 min. a day in the gym, which leaves plenty of time for more cerebral pursuits. Those who avoid prison violations for at least 30 days earn extra time to pump iron, while troublemakers are denied barbell privileges. Says Sergeant Andrew Lammers, the gym director: "If inmates...
...proposed ban is now on the county executive's desk awaiting approval. If it is adopted, prison officials have already rejected the idea of trading in their barbells for StairMasters and NordicTracks. "The inmates won't touch that stuff," scoffs Lammers. Inmates and guards are bracing for trouble. Says Maggit: "All hell will break loose." ThighMaster, anyone...
Milwaukee wants to ban pumping iron among its prisoners...