In conjunction with Gay Pride Month, the Richmond Federal Reserve Bank is flying the rainbow flag to the chagrin of the conservatives in the state. The rainbow flag is being flown by request of an employee group of the bank, one representing the rights of LGBT employees and is seen as a commitment to diversity for the entire bank. The Conservatives though emphasize that homosexual acts are a class six felony in the state of Virginia, and that the risky behavior stereotypically associated with...
>>>In conjunction with Gay Pride Month, the Richmond Federal Reserve Bank is flying the rainbow flag to the chagrin of the conservatives in the state. The rainbow flag is being flown by request of an employee group of the bank, one representing the rights of LGBT employees and is seen as a commitment to diversity for the entire bank. The Conservatives though emphasize that homosexual acts are a class six felony in the state of Virginia, and that the risky behavior stereotypically associated with being gay or lesbian is a burden on the health care system.
But what do you think? Should they stop the rainbow flag from flying?
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/conservatives-call-on-federal-reserve-to-take-down-gay-pride-flag/2011/06/03/AGTpz7HH_blog.html