HomeMy WebLinkAboutNon-Discrimination Public Comment from Brian Brown 4-24-14From:Stacy Ulmen
To:Agenda
Subject:FW: Nondiscrimination ordinance.
Date:Thursday, April 24, 2014 9:03:21 AM
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Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2014 12:06 PMTo: Stacy UlmenSubject: Nondiscrimination ordinance.
Brian Brown2327 University Way Suite 8Bozeman, MT 59715-6507
April 23, 2014
City of Bozeman121 North Rouse PO Box 1230Bozeman, MT 59711
City of Bozeman:
Strong communities take care of their neighbors.
Bozeman is that kind of community. Passing an ordinance to protect people from discrimination on thebasis of sexual orientation and gender identity just makes sense. Our gay, lesbian, bisexual andtransgender neighbors deserve to be able to work, live and do business in Bozeman.
The nondiscrimination ordinance would prohibit discrimination against LGBT people in employment,housing and public accommodations.
Everyone needs to have the ability to earn money, to put a roof over their loved ones' heads andfood on the table.
The primary reason people discriminate against the LGBT community is because of their religiousbeliefs. However, the constitution does not allow US citizens to have their lives governed by lawscreated simply because of the religious beliefs of others. We all deserve the right to live the life wewant for ourselves, free of discrimination or alienation because of a religious majority. If we alloweddiscrimination in housing, employment or services because of a person's belief of not living and workingalongside another because they are either gay, straight, muslim, jewish, agnostic, african-american,hispanic, etc., we would unravel the very fabric of the free society that our country operates under.
The qualities of justice and fairness that brings us together are far greater than what makes usdifferent. This ordinance isn't only about protecting our neighbors from experiencing discrimination. It'sabout branding Bozeman as a welcoming and diverse community.
Please pass the nondiscrimination ordinance.
Thank you,
Brian Brown
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