The City of San Diego had an unusual duty for four of its firefighters in 2007. They were required to drive one of the firetrucks in a parade. Most parades have a firetruck, so what was so unusual about this one? It was the gay pride parade.
The firefighters objected to the duty since firefighters in the previous gay pride parade had been subjected to catcalls and lewd remarks by the parade-goers. They were ordered to do it anyway. Now they are suing the city.
Essie May thinks our society is entirely too litigious; however, this lawsuit is unquestionably justified. Imagine if your boss required you to pose as eye-candy for a bunch of queers. I hope these guys are the nation's next millionaires!
"Firefighters sue city over gay-parade duty." The Dallas Morning News, September 15, 2008, p. 8A.
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