HUD chief Carson leaves Dem lawmaker exasperated with answer on LGBT protections

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HUD chief Carson leaves Dem lawmaker exasperated with answer on LGBT protections


https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/437239-ben-carson-leaves-dem-lawmaker-exasperated-with-answer-on-lgbtq
By Rachel Frazin - 04/03/19 04:51 PM EDT



Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Ben Carson left Rep. Mike Quigley (D-Ill.) frustrated on Wednesday after the two went back and forth over whether Carson should replace an LGBT nondiscrimination guidance that was taken down after he took over the department.

Quigley questioned Carson about his agency's removal of guidelines outlining nondiscrimination protections for LGBT people during a House Appropriations Committee hearing, saying removing the guidelines hurts the LGBT community.

"So if it says you can't have a discriminatory atmosphere, why don't you have guidance that posts that and instructs them not to discriminate?" Quigley asked Carson.

"The rules already say that," Carson responded.

Quigley pressed Carson on where the guidance is that forbids that specific discrimination. Carson responded, "If you have a rule that tells you what to do, you don't need more guidance on that."

"We are all now more stupid than we were when we came in the room today sir, thank you," Quigley quipped, later tweeting the exchange:.................................

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David Townley
‏ @downdave
Apr 3

Replying to @RepMikeQuigley @SecretaryCarson

Wow, just wow... I really hope people get out and vote. Not just 2020, EVERY local and regional election from now on. If we vote we will win.

Spiro Pappadopoulos
‏ @spirocks
Apr 4

Replying to @RepMikeQuigley @SecretaryCarson

No discrimination means just that, every variant of orientation, belief, and color etc doesn't need to be listed. Why is one type of discrimination more important than others Mike?