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[The following is being sent to several lists/groups]

Brief summary:

Six months ago Springfield, OR became the first city in Oregon (in the US?)
to pass a law that would limit civil rights for gay and lesbian citizens. It
was backed by the OCA.

Update:

(This is from memory from Sunday so there may be some inaccuracies; others
who know more/better, please feel free to make additions/corrections)

The Red Lion (a large hotel, part of a chain) is backing an effort to overturn
this law. They estimate that they have lost $50,000 worth of business since
20-8 was passed. Previously they had chosen not to get involved and have since
rethought that decision.

One woman was interviewed because she had taken a survey of the 50+
businesses in Springfield (I don't know how formal it was). She claims
that only two businesses had recieved comments that patrons were no
longer going to support them because of 20-8, *six* businesses claimed to
have *gained* patrons because of 20-8, and the remaining majority reported
no comments from patrons one way or the other.

It was thought that originally that eventually all the controversey would
die down. Six months later and that hasn't happened. The newsperson (from the
local NBC affiliate) reported that they had called the Mayor (I forget his
name and can't remember how he originally stood on 20-8) for an interview.
He said he was sick of talking about it and hung up.

If you feel like calling Red Lion to show your support, their number is:
503-726-8181. I'm not sure who you should ask to speak to, but I suspect
it'd be better if you got somebody besides reservations :-)

I think it's important not only to boycott our "enemies" but to remember
to take the time and effort to contact our "allies" and supporters.


>>-Darci->
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Darci L. Chapman                                  X Window Systems Consultant
Northwest Natural Gas         Portland, Oregon                  dlc@gasco.com 
       "The OCA hates you too"                "Choose Life: Come Out!"
      (I do not speak for the Gas Company, and They don't speak for Me)