Kansas group claims Gov. Brownback refuses to repeal outdated law

TOPEKA, Kan. - Some Kansans claim Gov. Sam  Brownback is not living up to his promises.

The governor pledged to repeal out dated laws, and earlier this month he proposed removing 51 laws from the books.

Those laws did not include a Kansas statute that makes homosexual sex a crime despite the fact that U.S. Supreme Court ruled such laws unconstitutional in 2003.

A statement from the governor's office says "the 50 laws recommended for repeal is just the first step.... The governor is committed to identifying laws, rules, regulations and executive orders that are out of date, unreasonable, and burdensome".

The chairman of the Kansas Equality Coalition says if that is the case, the governor needs to add the law to his list.

"It's not just disappointing that the governor refused to repeal this. It's absolutely outrageous that he is taking action to make sure this law stays on the books," said Thomas Witt.

"I would say Governor Brownback live up to your word. Live up to your promises. You say you want to get rid of laws that are unreasonable. This one is right at the top of the list. Let's get rid of it."

Gay couples agree.

"This isn't an enforceable law. It's obsolete. It's ruled unconstitutional by the Supreme Court. And the fact Governor Brownback and the rest of the state of Kansas fails to acknowledges that speaks to their disrespect for their country and the Supreme Court in general", says Chuck Brackett.

Kansas, Texas, Oklahoma and Montana are the only states that still have anti-sodomy laws.

Governor Brownback's Press Secretary added, "any Kansan, business, organization or state legislator may request a committee have a bill introduced to repeal state laws they don't like."