About 80 Gainesville residents attended the meeting to debate religion, equal rights and whether homosexuality is a choice. Some citizens raised their voices, while others pounded their fists or applauded. Before the motion was put to a vote, a man was escorted out of the auditorium by police for continuing to shout his opinion against the amendment after the public discussion period was closed. A group of about 10 UF students turned out to support the amendment. I am now a resident of Gainesville, but this will set an example for other cities and municipalities.
Equal rights is really the issue here.
Some citizens said the change should not have been decided by only four commissioners. Civilization is at stake here. Commissioner Ed Jennings Sr. cast the only dissenting vote. There is no federal or state law that covers this area. I'm against choice.