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REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 13, 2014 <br />Michael Lane- 221 E Levar St. — there will be people that leave South Bend because of it, I've <br />had friends that left and asked why are you in a place that hates gay people? I hope you pass this <br />bill knowing we are in a welcoming place. <br />Mayor Pete of South Bend- Offices on the 14' floor of South Bend- I'm here as this is not a <br />remote issue, and our city is at stake. He pointed out past voting on this issue and the ability to <br />not fire someone because they are gay. We are at a place where we can change the Constitution <br />in the state of advancement for Indiana. For long as you live ask what side are you on? <br />Leanne Martin- South Bend, states she's spent her entire college career waiting for this bill to <br />come. People don't stay here because they're against values, but they aren't valued as people. <br />Everyone should have the rights of everyone else. <br />Cecilia Stickson and son, Sam- 21 Parkview Place- as a teacher and mother we need to live in a <br />world that everyone is equal. Sam spoke that both of his parents are gay and people love who <br />they love. We live in the same home; life should be fair for us. <br />Ruby Feathers- 119 Sickle Lane, Mishawaka - the discrimination in the school systems is <br />discouraging. Consider this to help to keep our youth and next generation here. <br />Emily Worshenberger- 520 Cornish Gardens- I moved here last week from Indianapolis, in a few <br />month I get to decide where I live, thus it has been welcome here but I am watching this <br />discussion to see if I would like to stay here. If I'm not supported here as a person I will not stay <br />in this town or state. <br />Jeff Swartz- 1102 N St. Joseph Ave. - Resident of 12 years, to a time that there was nothing to do <br />to this is a really nice town. We like to support this bill and I want to remain proud of South <br />Bend. <br />Miles Robertson- 94121" St- we are talking about statistics and hypothetical situations but if <br />you look in this room, we all have human rights. <br />Those wishing to speak in opposition: <br />Walter Nicgorsky- 625 Piegeway in the 411 District- Resident for 50 years, initially the question <br />is of non - discrimination, equating gay marriage is not the same as heterosexual marriage. When <br />is this going to end and where does this lead us? No right is taken away here, the negative <br />business impact is not convincing. <br />Jesse Davis- P.O. Box 10205- why are we wasting our tax payer's dollars for an issue that the <br />Mayor is not approving of in Indianapolis? <br />Rebuttal: Councilman Scott one, thing that came to mind are the words there is no room in a <br />forward thinking society for discrimination. Thank you for your support. <br />Councilmember Gavin Ferlic, thank you, if you do support the opposition of HJR there is still a <br />lot you can do and contacts can be made. <br />Councilmember Dr. Varner, I asked what right does HJR take away, it doesn't take away any <br />right, except for the right to challenge the original law in the future and overturn. We usually <br />represent the ones who make the most noise, the right way to weigh in, I don't think we are ready <br />to accept the results for the memorandum. I think we drop the GLBT from our discussions. <br />Discussions need to be on facts and reality. I will not support this resolution, I do understand the <br />sincerity. <br />Councilmember Ferlic, I think there are four factors, majority is not always correct, I would not <br />have my colleagues here Oliver and Davis if it wasn't for Little Rock, Arkansas. I'm not a <br />lawyer, but my lawyer friend says that all laws are applied equally and you can't discriminate <br />against race, gender, religion... This is a moral issue, do unto others as you would have them do <br />unto you. You can't discriminate against gay or heterosexual couples. <br />11 <br />