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State senator Dennis McKenna claims, according to the November 22 Crimson, that the proposed Gay Rights Bill gives gay people extra protection (more than other citizens) in that it restricts an employer right to make personnel decisions for personal reasons. This is an interesting statement, especially in that the same charge could be made concerning similar existing prohibitions against discrimination on the basis of race, religion and sex. There is no place in the employment process for "personal reasons" which do not relate directly to an individual's ability to do the job. In this case "personal reasons...
...bill] reads, it provides extra potections rather than equality for gays," said State Sen. Dennis L. McKenna in recommending sending the bill for a judicial review...
...regular person applies for a job and is turned down for personal reasons, he has no recourse. If he is gay, he will have to be hired if the bill passes," said Roger Grant, legislative aide to McKenna, explaining the senator's position...
...Unlentown, OH 51 Martin Martinean C 6-2 230 Jr. Durango, CO 33 Andy Marwode YE-FB 6-4 220 Jr. Lake Forest, IL 76 Jim Marwell OT 6-3 240 Se. Acton, MA 97 Tom Maclacracy TE 6-2 175 Se. Montville, NJ 56 Andrew McKenna LB 6-2 215 Se. Chicago, IL 68 Agustan Mellian DT 6-1 220 Se. Abron, OH 61 Doug Villett OG 6-1 215 Se. San Diego, CA 77 Guy Milone OT 6-3 240 Jr. West Haves, CT 15 Jeff Mitchell QB 6-3 180 Se. Seymour, IN 3 Bill Moore...
...McKenna's hard-line approach to learning is paying off. Violence and absenteeism have dropped dramatically, and seniors' test scores for basic skills, while still below the city level, increased by an average of four points this year in every subject. Honor students get their pictures on the wall and receive discounts for student activities. Some 700 students help tutor and do community service work. Parents volunteer to help out wherever needed. Next year 90% of the graduating class will go on to a college or vocational school...