Bob McDonnell Supports Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation...

[HipChick]

On February 5th, 2010 Governor Bob McDonnell enacted an Executive order under the radar. This order took "sexual orientation" out of the list of things that a state worker cannot be discriminated against. Basically, any state worker can be fired for their respective sexual orientation (LGBT). This executive order supersedes the former Executive Order No. 1 by Timothy M. Kaine in 2006.


Here is the Executive Order No. 6:


By virtue of the authority vested in me as Governor, I hereby declare that it is the firm and unwavering policy of the Commonwealth of Virginia to assure equal opportunity in all facets of state government.

This order is in furtherance of the stated policy enacted by the General Assembly, and specifically prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, political affiliation, or against otherwise qualified persons with disabilities. The policy permits appropriate employment preferences for veterans and specifically prohibits discrimination against veterans as contemplated by state and federal law.

State appointing authorities and other managers are hereby directed to take appropriate measures, as determined by the Director of the Department of Human Resource Management, to emphasize the recruitment and appointment of qualified minorities, veterans, women, disabled persons, and older Virginians to serve at all levels of state government. This directive does not in any way permit nor requires the lowering of any job requirements, performance standards, or qualifications so as to give preference to any state employee or applicant for state employment.

Allegations of violations of this policy shall be brought to the attention of the Office of Equal Employment Services of the Department of Human Resource Management. No state appointing authority, other managers, or supervisor shall take retaliatory actions against persons making such allegations.

Any state employee found in violation of this policy shall be subject to appropriate disciplinary action.

The Secretary of Administration is directed to review annually state procurement, employment, and other relevant policies for compliance with the non-discrimination mandate contained herein and in general law, and shall report to the Governor her findings together with such recommendations as she deems appropriate. The Director of the Department of Human Resource Management shall assist in this review.

This Executive Order supersedes and rescinds Executive Order Number One (2006), Equal Opportunity, issued by Governor Timothy M. Kaine on January 14, 2006.

This Executive Order shall become effective upon its signing and shall remain in full force and effect until amended or rescinded by further executive order.

Given under my hand and under the Seal of the Commonwealth of Virginia this 5th day of February 2010.

Robert F. McDonnell, Governor

[renegade000]

1. unfortunately the GOP controlled house of delegates

also blocked legislative measures to try to enact sexual orientation non-discrimination:

http://changeservant.blogspot.com/2010/02/house-of-delegates-refuses-to-protect.html

[muffin1]

2. I really despise that pig.

I live in Virginia, and I am thoroughly disgusted with my state. In 2006, we amended our state constitution to disallow same-sex marriage. In 2008, we went way blue, and helped elect Barack Obama. One year later, we put this disgusting POS in charge...by 17 percentage points.x(


NOT that Deeds was a whole lot better. He also did not believe in same-sex marriage - and according to his office, had just come around to being OK with civil unions. What the fuck. What kind of Democrat is against EQUAL RIGHTS. By it's very definition, IT'S FAIR - IT'S EQUALITY.


We were blue, and now we're redder than red. And I am very pissed off. When in the hell are we going to elect true progressives?
I'm sure I'll be dead for quite some time before that happens.

[Initech]

3. I swear we are going backwards as a society.

Why do these pricks keep getting elected? And why are they so obsessed with other people's sexual orientation? This crap should be on page 6 after "are we eating too much garlic as a people".

[muffin1]

4. I know,

I am sick and tired of voting for the "lesser of two evils", for lack of a better term. Instead of a real progressive, we had Creigh Deeds. About as milquetoast, middle of the road, blue dog as one can find. I mean, he is so boring, I actually had to google his name because I was unsure if his first name was spelled with an 'a' or an 'e'. And I follow politics quite a bit. And I LIVE here. There needs to be more of a philosophical divide between the two parties.

And we need to learn how to frame a damn argument. For example, nearly every source (even conservative think tanks) tells us the stimulus package is working, but only a very small percentage (5-10%) of the public thinks it is. Obama has done more in one year to fight actual terrorism than bush did in eight years. Where are Obama's people? Where is Obama? Why aren't they out there touting their successes 24/7? Instead every one from Dick Cheney to Ron Christie to Susan Collins is out there saying that Obama doesn't realize we're at war. And PEOPLE ARE BUYING IT. :wtf: