He responded that, first, he did not know the policy, and, second, that he would not be in favor since he did not know all that sexual orientation might involve. Fortunately Meredith Richards commented on Pfaltz's misunderstanding by pointing out the American Psychological Association's position that pedophelia is an illness whereas homosexuality is not. Pedophelia is a psychological illness which, when acted upon, is a criminal offense. Associating sexual orientation with pedophelia is a tremendous disservice to our brothers and sisters who are homosexual. It is unlikely that Democrats would support this social injustice.
Social issues have great importance in our local city council policies and positions.
Recently the present Democratic city council supported the Living Wage Campaign. On state issues they expressed their support for a moratorium on the death penalty and for the passage of hate crime legislation that included crimes against gays. They have supported adding sexual orientation to the city school board nondiscrimination policy. These are widely held Democratic positions, and ones generally opposed by Republicans.