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Would you be open to supporting a proposed Employment Non-Discrimination Act that prohibits job discrimination based on both sexual orientation and gender identity, and if not, why not?
Asked by: Jillian Weiss from Bronx, NY. Received 161 Votes.
Listen to: U.S. Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL)
What specifically would that entail? What rights would that give? What’s the purpose of it? Everything that we do here potentially has very grave consequences. Usually you do something and it has good consequences and bad consequences. So- so I’d have to see the language, but on it’s face I’d be concerned and would have to review that language very, very carefully. EWJ: What would be an example of giving too many rights? Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart: Well, you know, what does that include?
Answered on Sep 24th, 2009 More
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Would you be open to supporting a proposed Employment Non-Discrimination Act that prohibits job discrimination based on both sexual orientation and gender identity, and if not, why not?
Asked by: Jillian Weiss from Bronx, NY. Received 161 Votes.
Listen to: U.S. Rep. Elijah Cummings (D-MD)
I would support such a measure. I think it is important that we understand that our nation has come a long way. There was a time when people discriminated, and they still do, based upon a person’s sexual orientation. But, if you look at our families, our communities, almost many many families have people in their families whose orientation may be gay or lesbian. The fact is that all of us have a right to make a living, to be treated fairly, and to be able to take care of ourselves. And I think when we get in to the business of discriminating against people we deny them some basic rights.
Answered on Jun 23rd, 2009 More
