The Employment Non-Discrimination Act didn’t just hit a roadblock. It got into a 10-car pile-up.
This week, Barney Frank and Nancy Pelosi decided to split it into two separate bills, one covering sexual orientation, and the other gender identity. They figured, let’s take care of the Ls, Gs, and Bs now, and come back for the Ts later.
Why? Because while Republicans think LGBs are depraved, self-serving, sinful perverts trying to steal their children and destroy the American way of life, they really dislike the Ts. So, in order to appease the fears of people who like to use terms like “she-males,” our Democratic leadership has decided to cut loose the very people who are probably most in need of this legislation.
I have great respect for both Barney Frank and Nancy Pelosi, but in this case, I think they are simply wrong.
Republicans often make me angry, indignant, and exasperated, but they rarely make me cry.
This morning, one did.
Yesterday, the Republican mayor of San Diego gave a press conference to explain why he was not going to veto a resolution City Council passed in support of marriage equality.
I haven’t posted for a little while due to some personal stuff, but also taking the time this summer to go to the beach, to some good shows, and to take a break from the depressing news that seems to hit us every day. I’ll be back now, and have already been working on some posts, although they may have to wait until the US Open is over.
Since it’s Saturday morning, it’s time for music, so I’ll leave you with this while I dust the spider webs off the blog. Today, this is my favorite song from Rufus’ current album/concert, although it changes everyday. Yesterday, it was “Tulsa.” I don’t think he’s ever written/performed a song I didn’t love. I’m in awe of this man’s talent and love him to bits.
