Voters Reject Law On Homosexual Rights (Press, 27 April 1978)
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Summary: Voters Reject Law On Homosexual Rights (Press, 27 April 1978)
On 27 April 1978, voters in St Paul, Minnesota, decisively repealed a homosexual-rights law, marking a significant moment in the ongoing national debate over such legislation. The repeal follows the precedent set by Dade County, Florida, which had also discarded its homosexual-rights ordinance the previous June. According to unofficial returns from 130 out of 161 precincts, the vote resulted in 43,160 in favour of repealing the law, while 21,837 voted to keep it. The repeal campaign was led by individuals like the Rev. Richard Angwin, pastor of the Temple Baptist Church, who expressed gratitude for the outcome, stating, "For this we thank God." In contrast, Jean O’Leary and Bruce Voeller, co-executive directors of the National Gay Task Force, responded with outrage, condemning the decision as a denial of civil rights to American citizens and attributing the result to a "majority of misinformed voters." The outcome in St Paul reflects a broader societal divide regarding gay rights and the ongoing struggle for equality.
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