We, the undersigned would like to express our concern about the Gender Expression Non Discrimination Act, Maryland House Bill 235. This legislation was created by organizations that do not represent the better interest of Maryland's transgender citizens, and without the involvement of those most affected by its content. We would respectfully ask that this bill be amended to include the same protections offered under similar non discrimination legislation pertaining to all other protected classes, including race, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status and sexual orientation, prohibiting discrimination in employment, housing and public accommodation. We oppose any version of this legislation that does not contain language prohibiting discrimination against gender variant Marylanders in all of these areas INCLUDING PUBLIC ACCOMMODATION, and would ask that any version of this bill that does not contain this language be withdrawn.
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March 1, 2011
I have been spending my days reading through the stories you all have shared about being turned away or treated poorly in public spaces. It is clear that the current version of this bill leaves too many doors closed for us. I am currently working to get these stories in front of the legislators who think this legislation is sufficient as it stands.
March 1, 2011
Seeing this momentum grow proves that so many of you refuse to accept a bill that leaves our community unprotected. It brings me comfort to know that I am not fighting this alone for my friends and neighbors who deserve basic public access.
Reached 100 supporters
March 1, 2011
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Fix this bill now. Why leave out public accommodation?? It makes zero sense to have half measures.
Discrimination is just plain wrong regardless of where it happens. stop playing games with peoples lives.
If it doesnt protect everyone everywhere then it isnt doing the job. rewrite it.
THIS IS SIMPLE. DONT DISCRIMINATE. PERIOD.
its 2015 people. protections shouldnt have loopholes. everyone deserves to go to a store or park without worry.
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We, the undersigned would like to express our concern about the Gender Expression Non Discrimination Act, Maryland House Bill 235. This legislation was created by organizations that do not represent the better interest of Maryland's transgender citizens, and without the involvement of those most affected by its content. We would respectfully ask that this bill be amended to include the same protections offered under similar non discrimination legislation pertaining to all other protected classes, including race, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status and sexual orientation, prohibiting discrimination in employment, housing and public accommodation. We oppose any version of this legislation that does not contain language prohibiting discrimination against gender variant Marylanders in all of these areas INCLUDING PUBLIC ACCOMMODATION, and would ask that any version of this bill that does not contain this language be withdrawn.
Updates
March 1, 2011
I have been spending my days reading through the stories you all have shared about being turned away or treated poorly in public spaces. It is clear that the current version of this bill leaves too many doors closed for us. I am currently working to get these stories in front of the legislators who think this legislation is sufficient as it stands.
March 1, 2011
Seeing this momentum grow proves that so many of you refuse to accept a bill that leaves our community unprotected. It brings me comfort to know that I am not fighting this alone for my friends and neighbors who deserve basic public access.
Reached 100 supporters
March 1, 2011
6 Comments
Equal means equal. Maryland needs to do better and stop half-assing these rights.
Fix this bill now. Why leave out public accommodation?? It makes zero sense to have half measures.
Discrimination is just plain wrong regardless of where it happens. stop playing games with peoples lives.
If it doesnt protect everyone everywhere then it isnt doing the job. rewrite it.
THIS IS SIMPLE. DONT DISCRIMINATE. PERIOD.
its 2015 people. protections shouldnt have loopholes. everyone deserves to go to a store or park without worry.
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Equal means equal. Maryland needs to do better and stop half-assing these rights.