Social Issues Harassment Conservatives are fighting for a "license to discriminate" against LGBT service members by falsely asserting that religious freedom in the military is under attack, conservatives are attempting to pave the way for service members to discriminate against other troops by establishing broad exemptions for the religious views of service members. These so-called "conscious clauses" would make it nearly impossible for a commander to prevent harassment, discrimination, and intimidation against LGBT service members in his or her unit. ... In conclusion, ...

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In our century, and in earlier centuries, members of the gay, lesbian, bi-sexual, and transgender community have been persecuted because of their sexual orientation. ... Gay, lesbian, bi-sexual and transgender people are the third highest category of hate crimes committed on minorities. ... The hope of a better world free of harassment and discrimination because a person was different kept him motivated. ... That means that gay, lesbian, bi-sexual, and transgender people can be fired for their sexual orientation in 36 states in this country. ... Not for race, sex, size, wealth or sexual orien...

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