We don’t know for sure, but we bet Steve Stanton‘s feeling pretty blue. As you may recall, Largo, Florida’s city council voted 5-2 to oust him after Stanton announced his plans to become a woman. By ejecting Stanton, the city has violated its own non-discrimination laws and made clear to poor Stanton exactly how he stands: alone. Of the vote, Stanton said:
It’s just real painful to know that seven days ago I was a good guy and now I have no integrity, I have no trust and most painful, I have no followers.
Now, we know you guys love a good petition and you’ve had some excellent results as of late. So, why not show Stanton’s he’s not alone in this and sign the Save Steve Stanton petition.
If nothing else you can tell your friends you did a good deed. They’ll be so proud of you that they’ll throw you a big party with strippers and silly string. Possibly even some cake. If you don’t do it, you’ll burn in hell for all eternity (hey, it works for Priests, why shouldn’t it work for us?).
Ron Hebshie
Unbelieveable! The city has a non-discrimination law and they still pull this stuff from the Dark Ages? When will Florida learn to pull its head out of the sand and join the rest of us here in 2007?
PATRICIA SCHOEN
I am not gay but a 71 year old lady who is deeply offended
when people insist that their beliefs and values are the only ones to be allowed. These Largo people are just like the
Muslims who fight us in Iraq. It’s not that they are Muslims it’s that for these people their way is the only way.
My “hat” goes off to Steve. I wish I could help. I hope he sues.
Patricia
Rev. Terri Echelbarger
People should be hired and fired for their job performance, and Mr. Stanton have obviously done a good job for several years. It is clear he is being fired for a reason not related to the perfomance of his duties. This is not acceptable. The voice of faith is not unified on these issues, for a supportive Christian perpective see the website for Metropolitan Community Churches.
steve
Mary Black’s home phone number is 727-585-2852. Call her and tell her what you think about her HATE. Here’s the general info for Largo(be sure to include Mary’s name – they couldn’t afford separate email addresses for each member) (727) 587-6702; Fax (727) 587-6797;
[email protected]
Laura
Thanks for posting Mary Black’s info. I wrote her an email, which she may or may not read, but hope that Steve Stanton can take at least a little comfort in knowing that some people ARE very much behind him on this. I don’t know if he even reads these comments, but this is what I wrote her:
Dear Ms. Black;
I had to write after reading the news about your decision to fire
Steven Stanton. While I’m sure you justify the decision with many
reasons about job performance/satisfying the public/maybe even your
own discomfort with his choice, I want you to know what you are doing
is discrimination; there is no other word for it. Steven Stanton has
worked there for fourteen years. He has dedicated fourteen years of
his life to bettering Largo’s community, and has been respected by his
community for that work. The fact that this means nothing to you as
soon as people speak against him (for something that has NOTHING to do
with his job performance) is heartbreaking. What you’re doing is
illegal technically, too– but more importantly– it is betrayal and
cruel. I understand you’re probably under a lot of pressure, with
many opinions and emotions flying around, but that doesn’t excuse
turning your back on someone like this. I seriously hope you’ll
consider this further and make the more humane decision.
Ben
Hi Steve:
What is being done to you is wrong and not OK but look at it this way at least your employer did not deliberately infect you with HIV by a dirty needle for not sitting in the back seat. See
http://www.myspace.com/bennettmoase
You still have your health I don’t. Please stay safe. Ben