Illinois Governor Signs Gay Rights Law

[Rose Siding]

CHICAGO -- Illinois on Friday became the 14th state with a law barring discrimination based on sexual orientation.

Gov. Rod Blagojevich signed a bill that adds "sexual orientation" to an existing law that protects people from bias based on race, religion and other traits. It bans discrimination in areas including jobs, housing and credit.

"What we're doing today is older than Scripture: Love thy neighbor," Blagojevich said to a cheering group of about 150 gay rights supporters and community leaders.

Opponents had argued the law would be the first step toward the legalization of gay marriage and would infringe on the rights of churches and civic groups to oppose homosexuality on moral grounds.

http://www.newsday.com/news/nationworld/wire/sns-ap-brf-gay-rights,0,3491166.story?coll=sns-ap-nationworld-headlines

[donheld]

1. This is great

I only hope more states will follow this path.

[Kikosexy2]

2. I feel...

pretty. Oh so pretty. I feel pretty, witty and GAY!!

[Sydnie]

3. Good for you Illinois!

[davidinalameda]

4. it's safe to move to Chicago now

whoo hoo!

[Acryliccalico]

5. We had to make up for Obama voting for Condi

:hi: :kick:

[VegasWolf]

6. Yeah, just wait until an Illinois gay couple tries to vacation in Texas.

[Logansquare]

7. Blagojevich's SIL is a gay activist

I think Deborah Mell's influence helped, here.