OBAMA ON HUFFPOST: Pass Major Gay Rights Legislation Now

[Tx4obama]

Barack Obama
President of the United States

Congress Needs to Pass the Employment Non-Discrimination Act
Posted: 11/03/2013 10:00 pm

Here in the United States, we're united by a fundamental principle: we're all created equal and every single American deserves to be treated equally in the eyes of the law. We believe that no matter who you are, if you work hard and play by the rules, you deserve the chance to follow your dreams and pursue your happiness. That's America's promise.

That's why, for instance, Americans can't be fired from their jobs just because of the color of their skin or for being Christian or Jewish or a woman or an individual with a disability. That kind of discrimination has no place in our nation. And yet, right now, in 2013, in many states a person can be fired simply for being lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender.

As a result, millions of LGBT Americans go to work every day fearing that, without any warning, they could lose their jobs -- not because of anything they've done, but simply because of who they are.

It's offensive. It's wrong. And it needs to stop, because in the United States of America, who you are and who you love should never be a fireable offense.

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Full OP-ED here: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/barack-obama/enda-congress_b_4209115.html

[longship]

1. Wow! PBO is doubling down on ENDA.

Put up, or shut up, GOP.

A good move, Mr. President.
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