The Constitution does not allow for that kind of discrimination -- citizens choose their state states do not choose their citizens -- and that's what this case all about.
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We're asking that they are not allowed to discriminate, harass, or abuse wards, based on actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity, or sex.Lois Perrin
It was enacted in the 1970s with the express purpose to ask people not to move to Hawaii to make this state their home. The Constitution does not allow for that type of discrimination.
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This law sends a message contrary to the aloha spirit.
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We are hopeful that the judge's preliminary injunction will bring needed change at HYCF to protect lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender wards from harm in the future. All in all, the ruling is a huge victory.
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I would rather not go to court to fight about something. We're talking about individual's free speech rights. The council should seek to balance those free speech rights against the need for public safety to the extent it exists in Waikiki.
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