Who has special rights?

After reading the letter, “Avoiding special rights” (BDN, April 25), I would like to clarify the meaning of “special rights.”

As the law is written now, a heterosexual can get fired from his or her job, but not because of their sexuality. A homosexual can and does get fired because of their sexuality.

A heterosexual can be denied credit, but not because of their sexuality and a homosexual can and is often denied for that reason.

A heterosexual can be denied public accommodations, but is not, while a homosexual can and is often denied for their sexuality. A heterosexual can be evicted from their apartment or living arrangements because of their sexuality, but does not, and a homosexual can and is often evicted.

So, who has special rights?

If you are in doubt about the law the governor signed and how it is written, call the Maine Human Rights Commission in Hallowell and they will tell you just how the law is written, how it can be interpreted and who has what recourse.

Perhaps if everyone had made that call two referendums ago, we would not be debating this issue again. It seems the only ones who have an issue with this new law are the ones who do not have a clear understanding of what is humanly right for everyone, or those who want to control people.

Wasn’t it written in the Bible: “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you”?

What is not clearly understood with this quote?

Daniel Williams

Bangor