Pat Buchanan

"Our Enemy, the State" was the title of libertarian Albert Jay Nock's classic that was once widely read by conservatives.


And in 21st century America, Leviathan is indeed rising -- and, oddly, being welcomed by people who talk incessantly of freedom.

Consider the front-page story in The New York Times of Nov. 8, "House Backs Broad Protection for Gay Workers."



Our Revolution had Concord Bridge. The French Revolution had the fall of the Bastille. The civil rights movement had Selma Bridge. The gay rights movement has -- a bar fight in Greenwich Village.

What would the new law do? Make it a federal crime for an employer "to fail or refuse to hire or to discharge any individual or otherwise discriminate against any individual with respect to the compensation terms, conditions or privileges of employment of the individual, because of such individual's actual or perceived sexual orientation."

Majority Leader Steny Hoyer called the measure "historic" and "momentous."

"It's wonderful," burbled Koch. Florida Rep. Kathy Castro exulted, "On this proud day, the Congress will act to ensure that all Americans are granted equal rights in the workplace."

Said Joe Solomese, president of the Human Rights Campaign, the largest gay rights group in the country, "Today's vote in the House sends a powerful message about equality to the country, and it is a significant step forward for our community."



Pat Buchanan

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