Quote:Yes, I realize there are costs associated with that type of change. As for having to move, the contract you sign should have language in it to protect you from that kind of eviction. As far as homes go in our discussion we're speaking about whether or not you and I agree you should move it to begin with, once we sign the contract then you certainly have the rights afforded to you by that contract including protection from wrongful eviction. I'm not opposed to contracts with that kind of language at all, nor am I in favor of free reign by either party to violate the contract.


As for employment, why would you stay in a place you aren't wanted? Just saying, "Oh, it's too hard to change jobs" isn't a reason. I don't care, as you say, because [BAD WORD REMOVED] them if they do that to me. My success isn't dependent on making other people help me be successful. Quit being a victim and take charge of your own life.

The problem is these people were welcomed and received accolades in some of the cases I know of personally. They were only made aware they weren't wanted when their employer found out they were LGBT. They were not given the choice to stay or receive a severance package.


It's funny you mention language on eviction being in the contract as you have adamantly argued against adding such language through an expanded HRO locally.


The "suck it up" argument rings hollow when posed by someone who isn't impacted by it. There is a real anxiety LGBT people have about revealing their true self to people as anyone can be the person who takes issue with who they are and decides to do things which impact their lives directly in a negative way. No matter how in the closet some live.


It's not that it's so hard to change jobs. It's that these people are blindsided and have to scramble to find work on no notice. That's hard for anyone.

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