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Microsoft Abandons Gay Rights Bill

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the a-little-off-the-beaten-track dept.

andrewagill writes "Microsoft has withdrawn support from a bill that would "protect gays and lesbians from discrimination in employment, housing, banking, insurance, and other matters by adding sexual orientation to a state law which already bars discrimination" of the other usual suspects. Odd, given their previous accolades from the GLBT community, and their prior public support for the bill."

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  1. Re:What does he have on you, Bill? by JonathanX · · Score: 0, Redundant

    How is this insightful? Please point out the law that requires Microsoft's support for this bill to get passed. Microsoft decided to abstain from helping fund the lobbyists who are arguing in favor of the bill. That's all there is to it.

  2. Isn't it sad... by alizard · · Score: 0, Redundant

    when mod points are handed out to Christian crazies?

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