Lesbian Kama Sutra

Touches Topeka Mayor's Race

An effort to restrict access to certain books at the Topeka, Kan., public library -- including The Lesbian Kama Sutra -- is becoming an issue in the upcoming Topeka mayoral election, reports the Associated Press.

Seven of the 10 Topeka library trustees were appointed by Mayor Bill Bunten, a Republican running for reelection on March 3. Four Bunten appointees were part of the 5-3 majority that voted last week to restrict access to four books about sex, including The Lesbian Kama Sutra . One of Bunten's opponents, city council member Jeff Preisner, is accusing Bunten of stacking the library's board to achieve his goals.

Bunten counters that Preisner voted in 2007 and 2008 to confirm the four appointees who voted for the book restrictions. (Advocate.com)