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Lincoln, Nebraska, is looking to put into effect a non-discrimination ordinance protecting lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans people vis-a-vis employment and housing rights. Part of the process in these cases is allowing the public to attend and speak at meetings around these ordinances. It’s just good democracy.

It’s also comedy gold, sometimes.

Check out what this woman had to say.

I have to say, I think her best line is, “They cuss afer coupling.” Well, she did get one thing right. I guess saying “Fuck” is what makes me gay.

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