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Response From Senator Feinstein On Enda


Carolyn Marie

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I received this response today from Senator Diane Feinstein, to my recent request for her strong support for the passage

of the ENDA.

Dear Carolyn Marie:

Thank you for writing to me regarding equal job protection for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender employees. I appreciate your thoughts and opinions on this topic, and welcome the opportunity to respond.

Like you, I believe that the time has come to provide gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender individuals with basic protections to ensure fairness in the workplace, and I have long worked towards achieving that goal. For example, during my tenure in the Senate, I have been a cosponsor of the AEmployment Non-Discrimination Act@ (ENDA) because I do not believe that any American should encounter employment discrimination because of their race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability or sexual orientation. Qualified, hard working people should be judged solely on their skills, ability, and performance on the job. Individuals should not be denied employment, promotions or compensation on the basis of their sexual orientation. Please know that I will continue to push for the passage of this legislation in the Congress, and will certainly keep your thoughts in mind.

Again, thank you for writing. I hope that you will continue to write on matters of importance to you, Should you have any further comments or questions, please do not hesitate to contact my Washington, D.C. office at (202) 224-3841.

Sincerely yours,

Dianne Feinstein

United States Senator

It's good to hear, but I still have grave doubts about the prospects for passage of the bill. I'll keep my fingers crossed.

Carolyn Marie

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I am afraid that I have doubts to because our government like all others is powered by money, power and influence p- we as a group are short on all three.

Sorry if I sound pessimistic but quite frankly it is insane and assinine that each individual group must be named rather than a single himan rights amendment covering all citizens and an outline of all the rights that should not be denied all non citizens - but that would mean that lawyers would not be required to read it and there fore judges not required to interpret not only putting them out of work but eliminating the loop holes that allow the rich to exploit the poor.

Sorry, that just isn't going to happen.

Love ya,

Sally

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Guest Pól

It seems like passing one rights-protection act just sets up another minority group to be discriminated against in the future. I agree with Sally -- why can't everyone have equal rights?

It's a nice thought anyway, even if it's hopelessly naïve.

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Guest Donna Jean

I hate to admit this...

But I'm a hopeless romantic...I believe in the the little guy winning over all odds...

I've always been that way..

David beats Goliath...wins against all odds...

But, I didn't get to be 60 years old by being stupid...

I do realize what the odds are...

So, I can just Hope...

I received 3 letters back from my Reps, too...

We'll see.....

Dee Jay

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Guest i is Sam :-)

do these people ever write back saying that they disagree, or that you've convinced them on something and they will do it. not just thankyou for your comment i'm already doing it.

Also I wouldn't say the time has come for equal rights protect for GBLT i'd say the time came around about the beginning of the universe and has been overdue since then.

It'd be interesting tho I think for someone else to write to the same politician, arguing against it and see what response they got.

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Here is what I received: (my editing of the name)

Dear ********:

Thank you for contacting me regarding the Employment Non-Discrimination Act. I appreciate hearing from you.

I simply support efforts to ensure that the workplace is safe, fair and productive for all people. It is wrong to discriminate against people because of their sexual orientation. That is why I strongly support and am a cosponsor of the Employment Non-Discrimination Act.

Introduced by Senator Merkley, the Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009 (S.1584) would make it unlawful to refuse to hire, or to discharge or discriminate against any employee based on their sexual orientation. This Act would not apply to religious organizations or the United States Armed Forces. S.1584 has been referred to the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee. I am a member of this Committee and I have been closely monitoring the progress of S.1584.

I know that some Coloradans have expressed concerns that the Employment Non-Discrimination Act will provide special protections in the workplace to employees based on sexual orientation that will not be shared by all employees. This legislation explicitly prohibits preferential treatment for gay, lesbian and transgender employees in the workplace and has received broad support from businesses and corporations across our country. Additionally, churches, religious schools and religious corporations are exempt from complying with this Act.

I will keep your views in mind as opportunities arise to discuss this issue in the Senate.

I value the input of fellow Coloradans in considering the wide variety of important issues and legislative initiatives that come before the Senate. I hope you will continue to inform me of your thoughts and concerns.

For more information about my priorities as a U.S. Senator, I invite you to visit my website at http://bennet.senate.gov/. Again, thank you for contacting me.

Sincerely,

Michael Bennet

United States Senator

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