Dent County, Missouri Will Lower Flags to Half-Mast to Mourn Gay Marriage "Abomination"

[gkagejr]

11. My stomping grounds

I live in Crawford County which borders Dent County and I am not surprised to hear about this. I am also the former chairman of Missouri's 16th Senatorial District which contained Dent County so I'm very familiar with the area. In 2010 I ran for County Clerk on the Democratic ticket in Crawford County and was beaten 3 to 1.

The most frustrating part of all this is that it proves that bigotry and discrimination are alive and well in Missouri. In 2009 I testified at a Missouri Senate Hearing in favor of the Missouri Non Discrimination Act (MONA) which would make it illegal for employers to fire or discriminate in against anyone in the LGBT Community. I don't know what the future holds but one thing I do know is that someday, maybe Missouri will enter the 21st Century.

Springfield Missouri is a very nice city/town and there are quite a few active liberals and progressives in the area. If you do decide to move there message me and I will help you get in touch with them.