Roland, Oklahoma lawmaker makes headlines with Biblical corporal punishment comments

ROLAND - Oklahoma state Rep. Jim Olsen, R-Roland, does not believe the rod should be spared when it comes to corporal punishment for all disabled children. And Olsen has been the center of attention in a battle over a corporal punishment bill that involves spanking disabled children. With verses from Proverbs, Olsen spoke out at the Oklahoma state Capitol Tuesday. Stories about his comments made national news. As Oklahoma House Bill 1028 that would ban public schools from using corporal punishment on disabled students was presented Tuesday, Olsen quoted scripture...