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We've used other words that areet|t a lent, but it gets kind of hard to understand origin of the protections," Bowen said. "Ifyou you do not discriminate and start listing age,i and gender and veteran status, peopled know the origin of those protections, butir have a preamble that says 'consistent with and federal law,' then every one of themhj link back to what's in law. There are nocon! changes. If it brings comfort to people and understand it better, that's fine." Forrest Lane, student body presidentari senior political science major, said approvalof proposal would have far-reaching effects. "We need to be very cautious because the: not a recognized legal precedence (for protec of sexual orientation). But that does not mean: I do not feel it is important. Culturally it make the University more aware," Lane said Gonzalez said he expects the proposal I approved before the beginning of the nexL emic year if it is to be included in the 2000-i student rules book. However, Bowen said he is still seeking advice on the issue. "I haven't decided if this is appropriate, is portrayed in the media incorrectly, as am acceptance of legal responsibility, 1 just won 1 : prove it," Bowen said. "It has to be unders, by the campus community as exactly whatit Gonzalez said that depending on Bowen's cision, the Student Senate's Student Sen Committee will pass a resolution expressing approval or disapproval. "I anticipate that if we were to include* orientation in this year's student handbook will pass a resolution expressing approval, not, our disappointment," Gonzalez said. "Ot tention (if the proposal is not approved) will raise enough awareness on the issue hopefully be re-explored. There is a groupoii dents who have said they would expresses proval to the extent that would get themams 1 ;! Jordan Davis, president of the Gay, Lest Bisexual and TransgOndered Aggies (GLBTA dined to comment on the proposal forfeartl; would not be approved. 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