The Justice Department - Yeah, Right.

[tzikeh]

Ashcroft bars gay pride event at Justice Dept.

Quote:

...gay and lesbian groups and some Democratic lawmakers said Ashcroft's decision was discriminatory because other employee associations, including ethnic employee groups, are allowed to hold similar events at the agency's headquarters.

"It's shocking that the agency in charge of protecting the civil rights of all Americans is singling out one group of people for unequal treatment," said David Smith, spokesman for the Human Rights Campaign, the nation's largest gay and lesbian advocacy group. "It sends a very chilling message to gay and lesbian employees that says, 'You are not welcome.' "

Comments

[luminosity]

Ashcroft. It's pronounced "azz-wee-pay."

The man is frightening.

[valarltd.livejournal.com]

All part of the "don't ask, don't be gay" policy he'd like for the whole country.

[just-eunice.livejournal.com]

Ah, one more reason to feel like I don't belong in this country. *shaking head sadly*...what are the words to "O Canada" again?

[batdina.livejournal.com]

Actually when I heard this a few days ago (Thursday, probably) I also heard that he barred it at least partially at the request of El Presidente. I must say I'm deeply impressed by "compassionate conservatism"; are you?