Reply #274: JedReport.com flags some aspects of Obama's suggested policy

[EarlG]

Here's one: "Their hiring policies must comply with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act (which prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.)"

http://www.jedreport.com/2008/07/obama-plans-rol.html

Title VII does not currently include sexual orientation, so it seems that the key is getting Title VII changed so that it does. I would argue that this is more likely to occur under an Obama administration than under a McCain administration.

Also, several states do have laws barring employment discrimination against GLBT persons. Presumably religious organizations operating in those states would not suddenly become exempt from those laws under Obama's plan.