Tuesday, November 06, 2007

More Backstabbing by the HRC

You may remember that I wrote about the HRC back in September about their so called neutral position statement where the HRC would not oppose or endorse Barney Frank’s bill HR3685 that is the non-gender ENDA bill. Well, I found this on “Pam’s House Blend” blog site. The HRC had this up on their web-site until it was found by the transadovcate.com and then the HRC took it down.

So not only did they go back on their original promise to only support a gender inclusive ENDA but also the promise they make at the end of September where they said they would back the gender exclusive bill.


Dear [Decision Maker],

As your constituent, and a Human Rights Campaign Supporter, I'm writing you to share my strong support for HR 3685, the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, legislation that protects GLBT Americans against discrimination in the workplace.

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I know you share my belief in the right of all American workers to be judged by their qualifications, and their job performance - not by the color of their skin, the name of their religion, or the country of their birth.

But, in 31 states, it's still legal to fire someone because they're gay - and in 39 states, it's legal to fire someone for being transgender.

In a country founded upon the principle of equal opportunity, it's time to put an end to this injustice. Corporate America has already taken significant steps toward this goal, with almost 90% of Fortune 500 Companies now including sexual orientation in their non-discrimination policies.

Please support equal employment rights for all Americans.

Sincerely,
[Your name]
[Your address]


Can anyone ever trust anything that the HRC says from now on?

1 comment:

  1. HRC has been a sketchy operation (at best) for some time now. I haven't trusted a thing they've said in years.

    It's a shame really. There is a real opportunity to stand up for each other here and instead it has turned into "everyone for themselves".

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