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Group Petitions For Discrimination Ban"One Anchorage" begins their push to put the question back in the public eye: Should Anchorage ban discrimination based on sexual orientation?Related Content
Next spring, local voters might see a familiar question on their municipal ballots: Should Anchorage ban discrimination based on sexual orientation? The question was put before the Anchorage Assembly in 2009, sparking weeks of public debate before it was ultimately vetoed by Mayor Dan Sullivan. Yesterday, a group called One Anchorage began their push to put the question back in the public eye, this time in the form of a ballot measure in April. "Everybody thinks this is a gay issue, and it's more then that," said Trevor Storrs, a spokesman for One Anchorage. "It's a community issue, and we have people from both sides." Storrs said it all boils down to providing legal protection for everyone, particularly in regards to housing and employment issues. "Many of us throughout the community feel that people should lose their jobs for nothing more than work performance," Storrs said. "Nothing else." But Jim Minnery, president of the Alaska Family Council, said he doesn't believe it's a situation that merits a legal protection. "It's not about discrimination, it's not about people who are filled with hatred, that are kicking people out of their jobs because they are gay," Minnery said. "It doesn't happen." Minnery said there isn't any justification for a new ordinance, and challenged One Anchorage to show proof of discrimination. "It has nothing to do with hatred, it has nothing to do with bigotry," Minnery said. "It has nothing to do with anything other then a very small, vocal number of activists in the gay and lesbian community who want to change law in order to require everyone to affirm their lifestyle." One Anchorage needs 6,000 signatures to put the measure on the ballot, and Storrs said they're prepared to release hard numbers, proving discrimination based on sexual orientation happens across the state. "In three to four weeks, we will be realizing what discrimination does happen within the gay and transgender community," Storrs said. "The Anchorage community can now what's going on and again, support the concept of same legal protection for all." |
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Andrew said on Saturday, Sep 3 at 6:57 AM
I dont see that there is disceimination going on less thes people just want special consesions? Then I say what do you think makes you so special? Ive naver seen in the work place "hey that person is gay they shoulkdent be here" If you are a good worker you get work! We have to much of you get a job becuse the goverment said!
73331937locolobo said on Saturday, Sep 3 at 9:47 PM
This ordinance is really needed. I worked for a convienience store and as soon as the manager found out I am transgendered i could do nothing right. After i was fired i tried to go to the labor board and file a complaint only to be told that gays and trans people are not protected under labor laws in anchorage. Thinking people dont discriminate blatently is neieve.
73358164MUMS THE WORD said on Tuesday, Sep 6 at 10:01 AM
If your gay or transgender, keep it to yourself. Don't flaunt it.No one is interested in your sex life, least of all normal people.The Bible does say its an abomination in GODS eyes and that will never change.God says Hate the sin, love the sinner.You choose the life style, then you live with the consequences.
73445909mark said on Wednesday, Sep 21 at 1:55 PM
while i do agree that gays and lesbians flaunt their sex life i little much i don't agree that god hates me i have never seen a passage in the bible that says hate the sin love the sinner, one and two god sent his son down from heaven to change gods law to say THIS is how it should be and if jesus is god. and i have never once heard jesus say hate the gays or lesbians i choose to love jesus after all i am a christian. and believe in christ!!! and andrew learn to spell also i would like to point out that alot of people don't say out right that they shouldn't be here but act hatefull and mean
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