LGBT rights

Ivan over at Queer IV blog posted this graphic and pointed out that there is an issue when 29 States in the US allow employers to fire people simply because they are gay.

The LGBT community is often painted by its opponents as seeking “special rights” and are criticized by conservatives as seeking unnecessary legislation. Their failure to recognize the fact that prejudicial legislation allows some to legally discriminate against a person solely because of who they are underscores their lack of understanding that being gay is no more a choice than being heterosexual.

Where do you live? Can an employer in your state fire you, your partner, your friend or family member because of who they are? Perhaps it’s time you pick up your phone or email your State representative and ask them to join the 21st century by ending these discriminatory laws. I’d be ashamed to live in one of these 29 states.