My dad’s gay rights bill

[davidinalameda]

http://www.advocate.com/html/stories/893/893_liggett.asp

Gay and lesbian Hoosiers made historic progress in the 2003 session of the Indiana general assembly, where I work. No, our legislature didn’t endorse civil unions or pass a hate-crimes law. But one representative did give us our start down the road to equality, before we even asked, by introducing a gay-inclusive nondiscrimination bill. That legislator is my father. I’m an openly gay man and serve as the chief of staff to B. Patrick Bauer, the Democratic speaker of the Indiana house of representatives. In January, I was surprised by the introduction of House Bill 1684—the first-ever proposal to add sexual orientation to our state’s nondiscrimination laws. I was even more surprised when I realized my father was the author of the bill.

[Caution]

1. Thanks.

That story made my day. Hopefully they keep pushing the bill until it passes.

[baffie]

2. Congrats on having such a right-on dad!

And my thanks to him for his efforts! My parents are also gay rights supporters, as well as human rights supporters in general. It's a good feeling. :-)

[Rowdyboy]

3. Truely excellent...

Must be nice to have a dad you can admire.

[LWolf]

4. Another step down the road to equality.

Kudos to your dad for having the courage to take that step.
:kick:

[lkinsale]

5. Well done, Dad! n/t