More of my "wonderful" email...
"I'm so afraid of what's happening."
A wonderful woman with whom I shared a plane ride yesterday said that to me. She was talking about her growing sense that corporations and extreme religious fundamentalists are taking over our country. She said her fear is that we're becoming a country she no longer recognizes.
She isn't alone. There's growing concern that the Extreme Right is pushing its agenda so fast and on so many fronts that we can't keep up. Stories that once would have been front page blockbusters are buried without notice on page 14.
But even more dangerous than the Extreme Right is our own resignation. My airplane buddy admitted that she feels hopeless, and that's terrifying. If we're going to protect what we love about this country, we all must engage in the battle.
Last week, I emailed you about an important opportunity to do just that. Governor Owens has on his desk a bill, SB 05-028, that would expand our state's employment non-discrimination statute to include sexual orientation. Hundreds responded by adding their names to an open letter urging the Governor to sign this bill. If you haven't signed yet, you can right now at:
http://www.progressnow.org/letter
Governor Owens has said he may veto this bill to prevent runaway lawsuits, but the experience of the 13 states that already have such legislation shows his concern is unfounded. This really is about whether the Governor will bow to the pressure of extremist groups that oppose any legislation recognizing the existence of gay people.
They believe our country should reflect their extreme religious views. We believe in founding ideals like equality for all. The question is, are we willing to fight for that ideal? Urge Governor Owens to sign SB 05-028:
http://www.progressnow.org/letter
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Bobby Clark
Deputy Director
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http://www.progressnow.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=home
kcvl, Mort is saying that they are trying to get a deal where four of them get in, including Owen and Brown. Hmmm........did somebody else hear all the details.
It's a group of 12 senators.