Sexuality bias seen at Justice Department

[MrMidwest]

Posted: 7/29/08 at 12:48pm

Sexuality bias seen at Justice Department

An internal report says alleged homosexuality was used as a litmus test in hiring and firing. Margaret Chiara, a former U.S. attorney, now thinks a false rumor cost her her job.

By Richard B. Schmitt
Los Angeles Times Staff Writer

July 29, 2008

WASHINGTON — When Bush administration officials at the Justice Department dismissed nine U.S. attorneys in 2006, there were various theories as to why the prosecutors were being let go.

They were too soft on the death penalty. They did not prosecute enough illegal immigrants. They did not go after enough Democrats.

On Monday, the Justice Department's internal watchdog hinted at perhaps the most sensational justification yet -- perceived homosexuality.

In the second of a series of reports on the politically charged tenure of former Atty. Gen. Alberto R. Gonzales, the department's inspector general found that two former Justice aides used sexual orientation as a litmus test in deciding whom they would hire or fire.

http://www.latimes.com/news/la-na-justice29-2008jul29,0,3729594.story?track=rss

[postergirl]

Posted: 7/29/08 at 12:52pm

Gee, what a surprise.

[jsg03jd]

Posted: 7/29/08 at 4:48pm

There's a new "Monica" to vilify.

This is absolutely disgusting.