Dangerous victory.For Indianapolis city councilman Scott Keller, defending equality could mean defending his life. After a pro-gay city ordinance A law, statute, or regulation enacted by a Municipal Corporation. An ordinance is a law passed by a municipal government. A municipality, such as a city, town, village, or borough, is a political subdivision of a state within which a municipal corporation has been sponsored by the straight Republican was narrowly passed by the city council on December 19, Keller received death threats while other supportive council members reported broken windows and egged cars. The ordinance, which bans discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation sexual orientation n. The direction of one's sexual interest toward members of the same, opposite, or both sexes, especially a direction seen to be dictated by physiologic rather than sociologic forces. and gender identity, was defeated in April 2005. But a coalition of about 20 groups led by Indiana Equality fought against local antigay church leaders to convince several council members to change their votes. As for the threats, Keller said he owns a gun and he's not afraid to use it. And he's got friends in the right places. "A couple of lesbian police officers called and said, 'Would you like us to come over off duty and just sit in rocking chairs on the front porch porch Roofed structure, usually open at front and sides, projecting from the face of a building and used to protect an entrance. If colonnaded, it may be called a portico. in full body armor Noun 1. body armor - armor that protects the wearer's whole body body armour, cataphract, coat of mail, suit of armor, suit of armour armet - a medieval helmet with a visor and a neck guard with riot shotguns A riot shotgun is a shotgun designed or modified for use as a primarily defensive weapon, primarily by the use of a short barrel.[1][2] Typically used by police and military for riot control or guard duty, the riot shotgun is also a popular choice for a ?'" Keller said. "[That] made me proud to be an American." |
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