“Republican state lawmaker in Idaho voted against legislation to prohibit discrimination against gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender people — but appeared genuinely upset about the fate of the bill.
“My heart has been touched by this hearing,” said Rep. Linden Bateman of Idaho Falls. “I’ve gotten to know you, and I know from this point on — forever — I will be kinder and I will be more compassionate to those who bear a heavy burden.”
During 21 hours of public testimony, nearly 200 Idaho residents testified for and against the legislation. LGBT people shared stories of the harassment, discrimination and violence they faced because who they were.”* Cenk Uygur, John Iadarola (Think Tank), Jimmy Dore (The Jimmy Dore Show) and Brian Unger break it down.
*Read more here:
http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2015/01/watch-idaho-republican-nearly-cries-as-committee-kills-bill-banning-lgbt-discrimination/
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