Ritter signs controversial anti-discrimination bill (he/shes in the bathrooms now)

Denver Post ^ | 5-29-08 | John Ingold

[dynachrome]

Ritter signed Senate Bill 200 this afternoon in his office, without any of the public ceremonies and news releases that came with six other bills he signed today. His spokesman, Evan Dreyer, said the governor was not deliberately trying to keep the signing quiet. In all, Ritter signed 20 bills today, Dreyer said.

[Let's Roll]

“We think this is another important step in making Colorado safe and inclusive and welcoming to all those who live there,” he said.

But for MOST who live there, it will be threatening and repelling.

[Joe 6-pack]

[JZelle]

One more reason to avoid public restrooms.

[AprilfromTexas]

They only care about how the *victimized* feel.

Common sense is not very common these days.

[Dr. Scarpetta]

Opponents said the bill would have serious consequences, such as opening up Colorado public restrooms and locker rooms to all genders and transgender people, exposing children and women to sexual predators.

YIKES!

[weegee]

How much of a toe tap or glance are the heshes allowed to make in the washroom before you can call the cops for being solicited?

[weegee]

Chuck Berry is being fitted for a dress as we speak < /sarcasm >

[weegee]

The Supreme Gods told us that Lawrence v. Texas was about consenting adults in private. Not in public washrooms.

[Ol' Sparky]

Who cares if women are sexually assaulted, raped or the victims of peeping toms so long as the government can make transgendered types try and feel better about themselves?

[Dumb_Ox]

Would this also forbid kicking out of a public area same-sex couples engaged in public displays of affection?

One could argue that it protects sexual orientation, not expression, but I don't think that argument will be made.

[MtnClimber]

Next, corporations will have to prove they have the proper percentages of LBGT employees. Perhaps affirmative action will take care of it.

[george76]

The flood of sleezy con artists and their lawyers are headed this way.

Businesses will have to add lots of extra expensive insurance, hire new staff to fill out tons of new forms instead of producing something of value...then raise the prices of food, clothing, lodging, and energy.