During this time, however, more and more members of Congress from both parties have been signing up as cosponsors. ENDA goes into the 107th Congress with more bipartisan support than ever. People should be judged at work by their performance, not by whom they choose to love. In 39 states it is perfectly legal to fire someone because of their real or perceived sexual orientation. Otherwise qualified individuals can also be denied job opportunities and promotion with absolutely no legal recourse.
Workplace fairness is a basic American value.
Polls consistently show that a vast majority of Americans oppose workplace discrimination. A 1999 Gallup poll showed that 83 percent of Americans surveyed support equality in job opportunities. Three Princeton Survey Research Associates surveys conducted between 1996 and 1998 show support at 83 percent to 84 percent, as well. ENDA is about equal rights, not special rights. ENDA does not call for any special treatment for gays and lesbians.