Discriminating States

December 19, 2010 at 10:57 pm | 1 Comment »

While I’m happy that Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell was finally repealed, I remain dismayed that it’s taken so long. I’m also struck (though probably should be surprised) that all 31 senators who voted no are Republicans. Like we need more proof that discrimination, intolerance and hate are core Republican values.

Looking over the NYTimes graphic of how senators from each state voted, I was struck by the geography. As with other times in our history, the south and rural west stand for bigotry. Just to be clear, here are the places to avoid in future travel and commerce:

Alabama
Arizona
Georgia
Kansas
Idaho
Kentucky
Mississippi
Oklahoma
South Carolina
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Wyoming

Approach Florida, Louisiana, Missouri, Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota with caution.

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