Setbacks seem to strengthen conservative social group

[Hazumu]

Feb 22, 2008 12:00 AM (5 hrs ago) by  Kathleen Miller

The Examiner

" "Getting it on the ballot is not an indication that you have the majority of voters behind you," Pasternak said. "It is just an indication that you have an ability to organize and collected the requisite number of signatures in the required time frame."

Supporters of the transgender measure say they believe the petitioners were successful because of misinformation, accusing some signature-gatherers of saying the new law, which only prohibits discrimination, would actually allow men in women's bathrooms.

"Sadly there are a lot of groups out there that prey on fear," Council President Mike Knapp said. "