A young Wyoming state legislator, Republican and straight, made an impassioned speech against discrimination toward gays and lesbians. Thank you, Rep. Dan Zwonitzer, for doing what is right regardless of the consequences. A little background from the Casper (Wyoming) Star Tribune:
Wyo legislator garners support of national gay advocates
By KATHLEEN MILLER
Associated Press writer Wednesday, March 07, 2007CHEYENNE — Dan Zwonitzer is both Republican and straight, but the 27-year-old state representative suddenly has found himself praised by gay rights activists nationwide.
Zwonitzer, R-Cheyenne, spoke out in a legislative committee against a measure that would have allowed Wyoming to deny recognition of gay marriages granted by other states or countries.
