Posted on 11/07/2013 1:27:46 PM PST by lbryce
The Senate passed historic gay rights legislation Thursday to bar discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity in the workplace, another victory for the gay rights movement that has been gaining favor in the courts and electoral politics.
Senators voted 64 to 32 to approve the Employment Non-Discrimination Act.
The vote marked the first time lawmakers had approved legislation to advance gay rights since repealing the militarys ban on gay men and lesbians in uniform in late 2010 and came two days after Illinois became the 15th state to legalize same-sex marriage. Just four months ago the U.S. Supreme Court sanctioned federal recognition of legally married gay couples.
Let freedom ring, Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), the bills chief sponsor, said shortly before the vote.
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Can we just call it QUEER RIGHTS? “Gay” used to be a perfectly good, usable , word. Ruins a perfectly good christmas song——don we now our gay apparel——
Yeah, wonder if I can discriminate with a “dress” code? Dresses on women-—pants on men?
Your vision of the USA is where people are fired for thier political beliefs???
The "take away" from this monstrosity and all actions similar would be that there is no "opposition party "
It's the Washingtonian political class, comprised of communists, sex perverts, blue blood country club crony capitalists, leftist propagandists in the press, coupled with a parasite class nationwide that has been enfranchised via Constitutional amendment despite the warnings of the Founders, versus us suckers outside the Beltway that pay Federal taxes.
Big job ahead to straighten this mess out, and don't look to DC to reform itself.
well they have so much time to do this, mean it’s not like we have nay other more serious problems right now to focus on.
ARF.
Queer this, turd poker that, cross dressing this and bi what frigging ever,
It’s been like this for 5 years and bozo has to be all of the above
You got a problem with that, you fag and lib lover?
“Employers dont give a crap about your personal stuff if you do a good job. Period.”
Until “Herman” shows up in a wig and a dress scaring all your customers away and you can’t do a damned thing about it.
I guarantee that every ultra flamboyant cross dresser will immediately apply for a sales job at every Christian business when this passes.
In 2010, I couldn’t wait to vote in the general elections.
In 2014, I can’t wait to vote in the primaries.
Isn't that what folks said about ObamaCAIR?
...by softening its edge on some volatile social issues and altering its image as the party always seemingly "eager to go to war... We do need to expand the party and grow the party and that does mean that we don't always all agree on every issue" ... the party needs to become more welcoming to individuals who disagree with basic Republican doctrine on emotional social issues such as gay marriage... "We're going to have to be a little hands off on some of these issues ... and get people into the party," Paul said.
Lets start that conversation by acknowledging we arent going to deport 12 million illegal immigrants... bringing these workers out of the shadows and into being taxpaying members of society. Imagine 12 million people who are already here coming out of the shadows to become new taxpayers.12 million more people assimilating into society. 12 million more people being productive contributors. [but hes not in favor of amnesty, snicker, definition of is is]
This is a good change. There is no reason for the house to not pass this.
Fiscal conservativism is aligned with social conservativism.
A word to the wise: Don't hire negroes, fags, lesbos and those too stupid to look between their legs to know what they are. There is absolutely no way to fire them when they screw up.
If you are a pervert and you like your job, you get to keep your job. Period.
No. The dems had the house when Obamacare passed. There was never really a question.
ZOT
Do tell more.
“Next day Headlines, GOP hates Gays ... “
Is there some way to turn this around on them?
Pass a House bill that is 10 times more ? whatever ? and dare the Senate.
Stuff like polygamy with anyone, open restrooms for any perception, marriage to animals, remove any age limits, unlimited free Govt. funds to anyone offended, use your imagination (mine limited out).
Then call it a TeaParty Democrat bill.
Typical GOP countering seems like such a losing tactic.
frickin frack gets the ZOT at approximately 8:17 p.m.
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Coeenkeedink?
Yep. I smell a double dose of ozone tonight...
I made a decision three years ago to reduce my clients and eliminate all my employees but two who work part-time on a contract basis and happen to be my neighbors. I’m not sure why anyone would want to start a businesses requiring employees or hire anyone anymore. Looks like the only one you might be safe is to hire is an illegal transexual who was the child of lesbian parents one of whom was Black, the other Muslim and the donor sperm came from a Hispanic.
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