On Wednesday I wrote about GOP Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell's removal of supposed employment non-discrimination protections for gay state employees and the negative message that has been sent to citizens and businesses about the climate in Virginia. McDonnell deludes himself if he believes his actions are not being watched literally worldwide. Using one of my Google search agents the last two days alone have revealed a plethora of news stories from around the globe on McDonnell's bigotry. McDonnell may be winning points with the Christianists at The Family Foundation, but he has made a mockery of Thomas Jefferson's Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom. That statute , while still a part of the Code of Virginia, is ignored time and time again by religious zealots in this state who feel that freedom of religion means that they get to impose their beliefs on all citizens.*
McDonnell claims that he wants to be a jobs governor, but the message he has sent is that unless you are white, conservative Christian, and straight, Virginia is NOT the place for you or your business.
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