I regret that I don't have enough information to make this diary entry as long as some would prefer, but I wanted to get the information out as quickly as I could.
It seems that starting today, an as of yet unknown organization has hired a robo-call firm. These robo-calls are calling WV residents asking them to "push 1" if they support marriage between one man and one woman. If they push 1, they are automatically connected to the House Judiciary Committee's office in Charleston.
These calls are claiming that SB 238, which would add sexual orientation to the WV Human Rights Law, would somehow usher in gay marriage.
If anyone on DKos cares about employment non-discrimination, I would urge you to call the House Judiciary Committee's office. After speaking with the staff, they have been treated so nastily by these misinformed and obviously rabid callers. As a Christian, I am appalled that Christ's Name is being used and exploited to promote hate and lies in such a manner. The most likely culprit is the West Virginia Family Foundation Family Policy Council of West Virginia, but I do not have sufficient evidence to totally assert their blame.
It doesn't matter if you are in-state, out-of-state, or whatever. The staffers in House Judiciary need some polity and kindness today. They have been very hurt by the amount of hate expressed by today's callers. I urge and plead with you to call NOW in support of SB 238.
WV House of Delegates Judiciary Committee:
(304) 340-3252
email: cwebste1@mail.wvnet.edu
Thank the staff for their commitment to equality and fairness.