The House of Representatives today passed a law, prohibiting discrimination against people, based on sexual orientation. Despite a threat of a Veto, it is important to have the bill pass, to put on record those who oppose Racism, and those who SUPPORT IT.
In the House on Wednesday, 35 Republicans joined 200 Democrats voting for the bill, which was approved 235 to 184, perhaps reflecting polls showing that a plurality of Americans believe homosexuality should be accepted as an alternative lifestyle, though a majority still oppose same-sex marriage. Voting against the bill were 25 Democrats and 159 Republicans. (source)
At last Gay and Lesbians are able to seek employment, and not be denied that job, simply because of who they are. It is a blow to the Conservative Movement, and has riled the Religious Right to no end, but then what doesn’t rile them when their narrow view isn’t made into National Policy?
A Victory is nice, now the question is, will this congress have the guts and the votes to over ride the upcoming Presidential Veto?
I suppose what gets me is that how can people who believe in GOD, be so hateful? The Religious Right seem to froth at the mouth at the mere mention of giving Gays equal rights, equal protection under the law, and I don’t really understand why. You would think, they would be in the front line demanding the Congress give us rights, as they did for the African Americans in the 1950′s and 1960′s. Yet instead, they lead the fight to deny us protection, to deny us equality. (see comment ‘GOD’s Own Party… Maybe‘ on Gay Talk)
