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Trans Protections Approved in Tampa


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The Tampa city council voted Thursday to extend antidiscrimination protections to transgender individuals over the objections of opponents, many of whom based their criticisms on religion.

The measure, which was proposed by the city's Human Rights Board and passed the by city council unanimously in a preliminary vote November 5, underwent lengthier debate on Thursday, according to The Tampa Tribune.

“Following two hours of testimony from grandmothers, ministers, transgendered people and representatives of Fortune 500 companies, the city council voted 5 to 1 on Thursday to prohibit discrimination in employment, housing and public facilities based on 'gender identity and expression,'” the Tribune reported.

Christian conservatives were especially incensed about the proposal.

“Members of several Christian evangelical groups and other opponents called the move an assault on their religious values they fear will sanction sexually deviant behavior,” reported the Tribune.

Tampa joined 16 other municipalities in Florida that have extended protections to transgender individuals.

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  • Name: Jessica K
    Date posted: 11/20/2009 11:32:26 AM
    Hometown: NJ

    Comment:

    Fundies, your religious values are just that, YOURS; Not mine and according to the Constitution I don't have to follow your values. If your values say that same sex marriage is wrong then don't marry someone of the same sex. Your values are not my values because I have a higher standards for God's creatures than you do.

  • Name: Corey Ann
    Date posted: 11/20/2009 10:57:51 AM
    Hometown: Ft Worth

    Comment:

    The Christians are grasping at straws. This country is headed to equal rights status and there is nothing you can do. Don't worry, my girlfriend and I wont have sex on your lawn. Maybe not anyway.



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