01/11/2005
Land of Lincoln Passes Gay Rights Bill
The Illinois Senate and House have sent Governor Rod Blagojevich a bill which prohibits discrimination against gays and lesbians in jobs, housing, public accommodations, and credit. "This legislation sends a clear message that we will not allow our citizens to be discriminated against," said Blagojevich.
Rep. Lou Lang, a Democrat from Skokie, added: "This bill isn't about cross-dressing, it isn't about animals. It's not about anything except basic human rights for the citizens of Illinois."
Posted 8:49 PM EST by Andy Towle in Current Affairs | Permalink
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This bill isn't about cross-dressing, it isn't about animals.
I didn't even know animals were into cross-dressing! Hmmm. You learn something new every day!
Posted by: Jess | Jan 11, 2005 9:52:10 PM
I’m a proud citizen of the Great State of Illinois. We’ve got Democrats in office at the House, Senate and Governors’s office, and a large agenda of liberal activism. Today is a triumph for civil rights, and equal opportunity.
Posted by: Erc | Jan 12, 2005 4:21:37 AM
Yeah for Illinois!
Posted by: Patrick | Jan 12, 2005 11:09:41 AM