Loma Linda BS Paramedicine

[timmy84]

Originally Posted by VentMedic

Nobody is accusing you of disliking homosexuals.

In Florida it is a little more than just being open minded or following the state's majority...which I hope it is still not the majority.

It is about the legal statutes that are still on the books. If daedalus was applying to one of Florida's private colleges, especially those with a religious affiliation, he might be closely scrutinized even if they didn't want to just come out and give the real reason for not accepting him. However, even if they did he might not have a legal defense in Florida.

Well obviously the majority of Floridians are looking the other way when it comes to South Beach! Last year when I went to my best friend/roomie from colleges commitment ceremony/bachelors' party there was no hiding who you are. I had a blast. I suppose they only hate you if you are not spending huge bucks on real estate taxes and bringing in large tourist groups with expendable cash. LOL.

[VentMedic]

Originally Posted by timmy84

Well obviously the majority of Floridians are looking the other way when it comes to South Beach! Last year when I went to my best friend/roomie from colleges commitment ceremony/bachelors' party there was no hiding who you are. I had a blast. I suppose they only hate you if you are not spending huge bucks on real estate taxes and bringing in large tourist groups with expendable cash. LOL.

Miami Beach was one of the first cities in Dade county to include sexual orientation in their discrimination statement. Dade County just recently included the wording and have allowed domestic partner registration. I do remember the turmoil in the 1980s when Miami was one the the top 3 cities for number of people with HIV/AIDS and Miami Beach was wanting the PD and FD to hire gay people. Luckily Miami Beach did rise above the emotions and tempers to move forward. However, the City of Miami and Dade County took much longer to get over the damage that had already been done in the 70s with the anti-gay rights movement led by the orange juice lady.

Being openly gay is one thing. But, if you want to challenge one of the old state statutes and adopt or marry, you will have a serious legal battle. But, at least now few places will deny you housing or employment based on sexual orientation. Unfortunately just a few years ago that was not the case in Florida.

Also, during the 70s and 80s, South Beach consisted of retirement hotels and slum type apartment building full of drug addicts.

[timmy84]

Originally Posted by VentMedic

Also, during the 70s and 80s, South Beach consisted of retirement hotels and slum type apartment building full of drug addicts.

Well that is certainly a change from now! I would have never guessed that in a million years!