Transgender decision is good for people, business

[Ian David]

JANET LAWN, Quincy: Transgender decision is good for people, business

QUINCY —

Kudos to Gov. Deval Patrick for standing up for equality for all Massachusetts residents by signing an executive order prohibiting discrimination against transgender people in state employment.

I’m proud to live in a state where the government treats everyone fairly and equally under the law.

All employees and job applicants – including those who are transgender – should be judged on their qualifications, experience, professionalism and competence. When people can do their jobs without fear of being harassed or fired just for being who they are, they’re more productive workers.

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Unfortunately, this executive order only helps a small subset of transgender people – those who work for state agencies.

More:
http://www.patriotledger.com/opinions/letters_to_the_editor/x945639755/JANET-LAWN-Quincy-Transgender-decision-is-good-for-people-business

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