(Advance warning: There is no "gay-bashing" in this post. It is about economics.)
The U.S. House passed a bill last night which would criminalize employment discrimination based on "actual or perceived sexual orientation."
Rather than risk lawsuits, employers will simply avoid hiring anyone whose sexual orientation might be in question. It is much easier to come up with a reason for not hiring an individual than it is to get rid of a problem employee who may then sue under anti-discrimination laws.
But don't ask me, ask a black economist.
Rep. Barney Frank sponsored the bill and, in a blow to Kentuckians of various sexual orientations some will fail to recognize, Rep. Ben Chandler and Rep. John Yarmuth voted for it.
