Sexual Orientation and the Protected Class
Members of the five Protected Classes in America are afforded certain rights and privileges that, in theory, all of us are "guaranteed" by the U.S. Constitution. People of all races, all colors, each gender, every religion, and most ethnic groups are afforded these rights. These rights are stated and clarified in both laws and precedents, which create some basic employment practices. Yet, over time, we ask questions as to who should be a protected class. …
