The comments in the Aug. 22 News-Press by two of Glendale's civic
leaders were troubling.
Councilwoman Ginger Bremberg declares the recommendation of a
committee of the Human Relations Coalition "reprehensible" for taking a
stance against bigotry. She further characterizes discrimination as an
issue that does not matter.
Coalition member Larry Zarian opposes public money being given to
groups that discriminate, but somehow doesn't appear to think
discrimination against homosexuals matters. Mr. Zarian should be reminded
that the 5-4 Supreme Court ruling entitles the Boy Scouts to discriminate
because it is a private organization; the Supreme Court did not guarantee
the Scouts a share of public money.
I encourage the coalition to adopt the recommendation of its
committee. The comments of these two individuals underscore the necessity
of the proposed policy. It matters to me.
MARY-BETH MEYER
Glendale
