Is there discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation at Missouri State?
Yes. Actual discrimination has been documented on this campus. Several cases of sexual orientation discrimination have been identified in recent years. More, we know, would have come to light if people werent afraid to come forward. Equally important, conditions are ripe for discrimination. Surveys taken at Missouri State, as well as other universities, demonstrate that a minority of people in such institutions are strongly prejudiced against gay people. It is only reasonable to believe that these individuals would discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation if it is not specifically forbidden. Strong resistance to making the Nondiscrimination Policy more specific may signal these individuals that they have permission to behave in unfairly discriminatory ways. Remember, this isnt a debate over mere words. Real people are being hurt by discrimination.
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