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Landmark sodomy ruling sparks national debate
The Supreme Court’s 6 3 decision overturns bans on oral and anal sex, prompting remorseful reactions from advocates and fear of a flood of AIDS cases. John Geddes Lawrence and Tyron Garner, fined in 1998, hailed the ruling as a step toward equal rights while critics argued against the decision.
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