Lois Perrin
Lois Perrin
allow case choose citizens constitution states
The Constitution does not allow for that kind of discrimination -- citizens choose their state; states do not choose their citizens -- and that's what this case all about.
short
It was very likely, and to be done in short order.
government
We are being harmed because our government is not functioning at 100 percent.
deceiving looks
From the outside, it looks fine. It's strikingly gorgeous. But that's what is deceiving about it.
against balance council court exists extent fight free public rather rights safety seek speech talking
I would rather not go to court to fight about something. We're talking about individual's free speech rights. The council should seek to balance those free speech rights against the need for public safety to the extent it exists in Waikiki.
allow ask constitution express hawaii move people purpose state type
It was enacted in the 1970s with the express purpose to ask people not to move to Hawaii to make this state their home. The Constitution does not allow for that type of discrimination.
law rights
It's a law that's infringing on constitutional rights of nonresidents.
bisexual bring change harm hopeful huge needed protect ruling
We are hopeful that the judge's preliminary injunction will bring needed change at HYCF to protect lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender wards from harm in the future. All in all, the ruling is a huge victory.
contrary law message sends
This law sends a message contrary to the aloha spirit.
avoid work
There was a lot of work that could have been done to avoid a full-blown investigation.