‘Add The Words’ Group Disappointed

Chairwoman Cindy Gross of Add the Words issued this statement after the House State Affairs Committee voted 13-4 along party lines to reject legislation that would extend human rights protections to gays:

“Emotions are high after hearing three days of powerful testimony from hardworking Idahoans who simply want to be judged on the merits of their work. Although we are happy to hear that some members of the committee are committed to showing more compassion, it’s not enough and we are very disappointed in the committee’s vote. We will see the Human Rights Act updated in Idaho, and we’ll keep working on this issue until all hardworking Idahoans are protected. With these powerful stories our legislators can no longer claim that there isn’t discrimination in Idaho.”

Thoughts?