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with the Alliance Defense Fund. Their opposition focused primarily upon the fact that unlike race, ethnicity and age a gay lifestyle should not be elevated to protected status, one offering "special rights." Mr. Mangan, in particular focused on the traditional family as the basis of society seeing these measures as chipping away at our fundamental BELIFEFS AND VALUES FOUND IN THE Bible. He and Mr. Bowman warned of possible unintended consequences of the bill. After 20 minutes or so Vice - Chairperson Dr. Davis Varner turned to questions and comments from the Council. Councilmember Henry Davis, Jr., spoke first emphasizing the importance of a value system and then asked for more particular definitions of the elements of GLBT. He was trying in this to indicate that sexual and racial discrimination to not equate. One is apparent and one may be difficult to see and thus avoid discriminating against. Councilmember Henry Davis Jr., also questioned the enforceability of the bill wondering whether the short- staffed Human Rights Commission had the capacity to investigate a new class of claims. Aladean DeRose speaking for Lonnie Douglas the head of the Human Rights Commission said additional staff was not needed. Both Oliver Davis and David Varner added their own views, for former in support, the latter not without reservations. With 6:15 approaching Vice - Chairperson David Varner motioned the bill go to Council without recommendation. Councilmember White seconded and all concurred. In the interest of time Vice Chairperson Varner suggested continuing consideration of Bill No. 12- 25 until April 9, 2012. There was no dissent. There being no further business to come before the committee at this time, Vice - Chairperson David Varner adjourned the meeting at 6:17 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, David Varner, Vice - Chairperson Personnel & Finance Committee