Gay men asked to leave public pool (follow up)

[JohnnyLib2]

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The city of Hazard has disciplined two workers involved in a controversy over two gay men who were asked to leave a public swimming pool.

On Saturday the city issued a press release from City Manager Carlos Combs announcing the disciplinary actions and promising the city would have more non-discrimination training for all members of the staff at the Hazard Pavilion pool and recreation center as a result of the June 10 incident.

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[The Doctor.]

1. I'm sure they had a stern talking-to.

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[JohnnyLib2]

3. Can't tell. But kudos to the caregivers who took a stand and followed up.

'Tis a long, long struggle.

[Odin2005]

2. those 2 workers should be FIRED.

[JohnnyLib2]

4. Yup.

[bluestate10]

5. Both employees should be fired, if they already have not been. nt

[pnwmom]

6. This isn't enough. I hope they file suit. n/t

[JohnnyLib2]

7. I don't think that's possible.

There was considerable discussion of this on DU at the time. The upshot is that there is no legal protection for the most part.

Earlier today, I posted about the struggle to pass a fairness ordinance in another small town.

/www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=439x1322934

It's very revealing about the attitudes in the area.

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