Before Putnam voted against the prohibition of job discrimination, perhaps he should have done some research on the plethora of negative offshoots of what he was supporting. Not only does such malpractice tarnish the business’ name and reputation, but it also has a negative impact on the people who are already hired. Employees who observe job discrimination are more likely to leave the company. People like to work in atmospheres that are positive and full of good energy. This is not feasible when word spreads that someone was rejected for a position simply because their sexual orientation. Only an idiot would turn away a valuable prospect simply because of what gender he or she happens to be attracted to.
Whether Adam Putnam realizes it or not, Republicans like him give the entire party a bad name and grant leeway for Democrats to paint the all Republicans as racist, homophobic, and bigoted. A vote against the prohibition of job discrimination is a vote for it. The ability to find a job, or lack thereof, can have a very tremendous impact on a person’s life. It affects their financial standing and often times it affects their emotional and psychological standing. Here in America, people are deserving of what they work for. If someone is actively seeking employment, they are taking the necessary initiatives to better themselves. This course of action should be encouraged, not discouraged.
