Guns and gays: ATF hosts first Pride event

Nothing says equality quite like alcohol, tobacco and firearms. From the Examiner: The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) on Wednesday sponsored its first Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Pride Month program at its headquarters in Washington, D.C. despite being embroiled in a controversial probe. As part of the program, Acting ATF Director Kenneth Melson provided remarks while Rep. Barney Frank (D-MA) served as Wednesday’s keynote speaker. The celebration was in recognition of the accomplishments and contributions of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender Americans to ATF and the nation, and to promote awareness of the LGBT culture. ATF works to ensure sexual orientation discrimination and prejudice are not tolerated in our workplace, said Melson. “ATF is an equal employment opportunity environment where effective and equitable participation is encouraged. We are grateful that the Honorable Rep. Frank could share his experiences with our workforce as we celebrate diversity today,” he said. Congressman Frank spoke about his experiences serving as an openly gay congressman for the 4th Congressional District of Massachusetts and his rise to Democrat stalwart status. Continue reading on Examiner.com ATF hosts 1st Gay Pride observance despite scandal – National Law Enforcement | Examiner.com http://www.examiner.com/law-enforcement-in-national/atf-hosts-1st-gay-pride-observance-despite-scandal#ixzz1Q6UfPMQW
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