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REGULAR MEETING JULY 26, 2010 <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Bill Eagen, 3206 S. Ironwood Drive, South Bend, Indiana, stated that this issue is not <br />unique to South Bend. It is an issue all over the country. He referred to the military’s <br />don’t ask, don’t tell policy. Mr. Eagen stated that it hurts either way and people should <br />not be treated or discriminated against no matter what their sexual orientation or gender <br />identity is. He urged the Council to pass this bill. <br /> <br />George Lane, 2405 Division, Mishawaka, Indiana, suggested to the Council to read the <br />th <br />article by Mr. Randy Kelly on Human Rights in the July 4 edition of the South Bend <br />th <br />Tribune on human rights. Also the article in Monday’s July 5 edition, and agrees with <br />the writer of Voice of the People, Mary Porter of South Bend. There is a problem of civil <br />rights, not only in the city but also the county, state and the entire nation with our legal <br />citizens on human rights. He stated that as a member of Citizens for the Accountability <br />of Government, Inc., he wishes to express their concerns on Human Rights. That is that <br />we all, as citizens expect the respect and dignity we all enjoy. Civil and Human Rights <br />should and must be given to all women and men that are citizens of this great nation. He <br />stated that when he served in the military (Air Force), and needed a transfusion of blood, <br />he didn’t ask where the blood came from white, black, yellow or other. He needed the <br />life saving transfusion or die. He stated that he served his country as millions of citizens <br />did for the freedom of this country. He stated that many gave some, but some gave it all <br />not for some but for all of us. He stated that this hatred must stop and join hands with our <br />brothers and sisters. Let’s start here and now in this great city of South Bend, St. Joseph <br />County, State of Indiana and the entire nation. He stated that he has had the privilege and <br />honor to know each and everyone on the Council. He commended them as honorable <br />public servants and has the highest respect for all. He stated that at “Justice for All” now <br />ask before the vote on Bill No. 30-10 that the Council look at each other and ask how <br />would you like to lose your civil rights? Perhaps some wouldn’t like your lifestyle or the <br />way you comb your hair or the color of your skin. He urged the Council to give the same <br />civil rights nothing more or nothing less. He stated that if anyone would choose to vote <br />no, then please explain your vote not to give the same human rights that you and I enjoy. <br /> <br />Tony Flora, 202 E. Angela, South Bend, Indiana, stated that he is the Secretary of the <br />North Central Indiana AFL-CIO Council. Mr. Flora advised that the North Central <br />Indiana AFL-CIO Labor Council supports the ordinance introduced by Common Council <br />members Oliver Davis, Ann Puzzello and Buddy Kirsits allowing the South Bend Human <br />Rights Commission to investigate claims of employment discrimination on the basis of <br />sexual orientation or gender identity. The AFL-CIO Central Labor Council voted at its <br />June 2010 meeting to take this position. The AFL-CIO has a long history of dedication <br />to workplace fairness and is a strong advocate for an end to discrimination against all <br />employees. In 2005, the AFL-CIO stated, “Discrimination based on sexual orientation is <br />inconsistent with the fundamental value of equality; simply put, it is wrong.” This <br />statement is part of the AFL-CIO’s declaration of “The Values that Unite Us as a People <br />and A Movement.” The North Central Indiana AFL-CIO, the federation of Unions in the <br />six north central counties of Indiana, asks that the South Bend Common Council support <br />the amendments proposed to the South Bend Human Rights Ordinance. He stated that <br />their support of this amendment is consistent wit the AFL-CIO’s commitment to improve <br />the lives of workers and their families, and the goal of bringing economic justice to the <br />workplace and social justice to the community. Mr. Flora stated that everybody either <br />has worked or knows of someone who is gay or has someone in their family who is gay <br />and it is about time that we embraced that family instead of running away from that <br />family. <br /> <br />Randy Kelly, 1325 E. Wayne, South Bend, Indiana, quoted from someone he respects “he <br />still hears people say that he should not be talking about the rights of lesbian and gay <br />people and stick to the issue of racial justice, but hastens to remind them that Martin <br />Luther King Jr., said that injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” He <br />appeals to everyone that believes in Martin Luther King Jr.’s dream to make room at the <br />table of brotherhood and sisterhood for lesbian and gay people. We have a lot of work to <br />do in the common struggle against bigotry and discrimination is equally wrong and <br />should be opposed by right thinking Americans everywhere. Freedom from <br />discrimination based on sexual orientation is surely a fundamental Human Right of any <br />great democracy. He urged the Council to cast their vote for tolerance tonight. <br /> 6 <br /> <br />
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