Congress hears from transgenders about job discrimination

[Shana A]

Congress hears from transgenders about job discrimination
By Rob Hotakainen | McClatchy Newspapers

http://www.mcclatchydc.com/257/story/42306.html

WASHINGTON — After getting hired as a national security analyst with the Library of Congress, David Schroer took his new boss out to lunch to share some news: On his first day of work, he planned to show up as Diane.

The next day the job offer was withdrawn, and Schroer says it was a clear case of discrimination.

"In 24 hours, I had gone from a welcome addition to the staff to someone who was 'not a good fit' because I was a woman," Schroer told a House subcommittee Thursday. "Hero to zero in 24 hours."

Schroer took center stage Thursday as Congress made history with its first hearing on discrimination against transgender employees.

[Laura91]

With gender identity being totally subjective, who could challenge any male who says he wants to use a woman's restroom?" Lavy asked.

Good Lord, what a dumb question. Well, ummmm a MAN wouldn't use the womens room, doofus!! But if a woman feels the need then she will. Jeez, you would think that people could grasp something so simple and basic.

[tekla]

you would think that people could grasp something so simple and basic.
Umm, we're talking about Congress, Christians and reporters.  Not exactly the wunderkids of reason.