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On What Grounds? On What…Possible…Grounds?
by Matt B. on February 17, 2010
Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell has just rolled back anti-discrimination protection for LGBTQ state workers.
Think about that. There was a law in place that said people who work for the State of Virginia can’t be discriminated against because of who they love or who they are. And this man saw fit to repeal it. With all of the challenges facing this country, Governor McDonnell made a priority of creating legal protections for people who discriminate against their fellow citizens.
McDonnell is keeping quiet about it, but the people of Virginia deserve answers. Every citizen and every member of the press should be asking the governor: how do you justify instating legal discrimination?