Del. Bob Marshall: Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation is NOT A "Manufactured Issue"

Del. Bob Marshall continues to prove that he is a foul, homophobic a**hole.  As reported by the Northern Virginia Times, Marshall continues to want to extend licenses to discriminate laws in favor of Christofascists so that they can discriminate against LGBT Virginians (and probably others who offend their feigned religious sensibilities).   Worse yet, Marshall says that discrimination based on sexual orientation is a "manufactured issue."  Obviously, Marshall is blind to instances like when I was forced from a law firm that did not want an openly gay member of the firm since it might "offend the sensibilities of conservative clients." Anti-gay discrimination is very much alive and well in Virginia and I know have a number of friends who lost their jobs for being gay and I continue to receive calls at my office from individuals who have lost their jobs at the hands of "godly Christians."  Thankfully, Marshall is opposed in the November's election by a candidate who is not afraid to call out Marshall's bigotry and to use some brickbats in the process.  Marshall's opponent, Don Shaw (who has a gay son) is asking that people send Bob Marshall a message.  Please sign the petition (I have) and spread the word.  While you are at it, contribute to Don's campaign.  Here are details on the petition:

The Prince William Times recently published a story on the religious freedom bill passed in Indiana and Bob Marshall's similar efforts in Virginia. Below is an excerpt from the story:

Asked Friday if he planned to make another attempt, Marshall said, "I will have to see how completely gutless the Republican leadership is. They don't want to deal with this." Marshall said he considered the effort to extend protections to gays and others based on sexual orientation "a manufactured issue." He said, "Have you ever seen Wal-Mart or K-Mart with a sign saying 'We only serve heterosexuals.' How can you tell? I haven't the slightest idea how to fathom it."

The entire story can be found by clicking here.

Don Shaw believes discrimination based on sexual orientation does exist and is a real issue. Don also recognizes that LGBT rights are both a human rights and an economic issue. Don firmly believes that all people, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender-identity, or sexual orientation have the right to work, live, and raise a family free of the threat of discrimination simply because of who they are.

SIGN THE PETITION below to tell Bob Marshall that discrimination based on sexual orientation is real and not a "manufactured issue."

We need to send Marshall into retirement in November.  Please support Don Shaw.