



In a document entitled "A resolution to re-affirm Savannah’s commitment to be an inclusive community", Savannah, Georgia, politicians pledged to treats gays and other oppressed groups fairly and equally.
The resolution came under pressure from Georgia Equality, who enacted the original request following the allegeldy homophobic attack on 20-year old fagling, Travis McLain. The homo-crusaderse also hoped the city would install a gay liaison and set-up a group to investigate homophobic incidents in the city. Unfortunately, Mayor Otis Johnson and his comrades didn't take it that far. While the city includes homos in its anti-discrimination laws, it does not extend employee benefits to same-sex couples.
Despite the city's short-comings, Savannah can now call itself a member of the National League of Cities Inclusive Communities Partnership. Expect to see it dressed up in a snazzy outfit and learning more about providing safe-space and equal access for minority groups.
I think this is a step in the right direction. I would rather have a little progress than no progress at all.
Agreed Matt. Also, it's nice to know that Savannah probably realizes it owes a lot of its beauty and preservation of achitecture and history to the gay community.