Anti-gay law deters business NATIONAL DENVKK (Al») Colora do's anti-gay rights law. ap proved only three weeks ago. has already Ixicome the target of an economic boy cott. a lawsuit and an infor m»i, cnionriiy-ioti oirort to repeat it The city of Aspen plans lo defy the law after it goes into effect in January by continuing to pro tect the civil rights of homosexuals 'It took a while for the stux:k to sink In about what this really means The meaning goes beyond a gay-and-lesbian issue to a civil rights issue," said Aspen City Manager Amy Murgerum "What's next?” she asked "Political affiliation? Ancestry? Age?” Amendment 2 was approved Nov 2 with 52 percent of the state's voters in favor and 4 7 per cent opposed It will prohibit state and local gov ernments from emit ting laws that grant civil rights to homosexuals It also will repeal such laws in Denver, Boulder and Aspen "The (itv feels very strongly that it is a terrible thing to allow this kind of discrimination," Murgerum said "We are a home-rule city and we should be allowed to enact our laws and ordi nances." The day after the election, the backlash began to build. Tourism and government offices took more than 2,200 calls from outraged people in several states who said they were canceling tiips to Colorado. More follower) Several groups canceled con ventions and meetings. The American Founda tion for AIDS Research, the American Association of Law Libraries, the National Organization for Women and the National Council for Social Stud ies wore among these. The lost business could cost the state more than S10 million in economic ‘We’re the state that did pass something; we are painted\ we are branded until the amendment is repealedV Bill Burford, University of Denver professor benefits, officials said As gay-rights supporter* bash the referendum, and threats of economlt sanctions continue, the Colorado Springs-based Colorado lor family Val ues. which sponsored Amendment 2. has kept a low profile Hut on Wednesday, spokesman Kevin Teltedo vowed to keep the group s doors open until the lawsuit challenging Amendment 2 is settled or the boycott movement loses momentum Tebodo said homosexual groups, not his own. are "fanning the flames of hatred with i alls tor a boyi ott and attai ks on the religious right "If this {boycott) was allowed to take its natural course. I believe it would die," Tetiedo said The Atlanta City Council banned official travel and spending in Colorado Other ( dies, including San Francis* o, are taking steps to follow suit A coalition called Boycott Colorado was formed to encourage tourists, corporations and as sociations to stay away until the law is resi inded Several celebrities, including tennis stars Marti na Navratilova and Chris livert and entertainers Cher and Barbra Streisand have urged the publii to help overturn the amendment MEETINGS Sludrnl Sonaia wtll m«*>t today at S pm In EMU (iadar Room l) For mens information. < all 140 0630 Ahmim an VUriHinn Anw talMHi will rn*»l tonight at 0 in Room 22H (hilat For more information. tall »4'j 3046 OS PI K(. will havn a Hunger and Hom«)a*»na«» Projett group moating tonight at 0 In KMIJ Cadar Room H For mono information, i «it »46 4377 VflSCKUTVNEOUS Iktdd Tutorial Program will hava a rattling of fit Uon and poetry tonight at ? 10 in KMU Walnut Room For more information, t ail J4ft-1 ton Drulda lunior Manor Sot My will have Christmas caroling tonight at ft 30 in the Fishbowl foyer Ai idemit A d * «■ t n g k Student Service* will have * workshop on preparing lr>r the MC1AT today at i 30 p m in Room lft4 Oregon ilall For morn information, ( all 14ft-3211 KSCAfF Is registering today for Winter 1903 in human service*. public *■ hoots and leadership training tn the KMU' Lobby For more information ail 4 m lh**ilttw fat tubmillin# f t Alt to the K me mid front de*k. fS4l Suji* MJd, it noon the djy befor«* puhlu etson the (imt editor doe* not h*ve * time met hine f t Al* run the J*y of the event unfcti the event tike* pier. e before ru*t»#t Witn *»» of event* with 4 danetion of edrmuton < h*rg* will not he m*»t>tt*i tempo* event* end thowt n heduled neeretl the puhlh etlon dele will be given priority The Kmof*id reserve* the tight to edit far grt/nmer *nd Uyie ft Al* run on * »cJlh*o < rnlct IWm Mu* h \ I «4t I rnirr Rii Line lh-*‘> I** •’ rtu-» by ihr I •»*«•<«« Pumm Cm «• tu"*« •**» lertyaki AJI»v DIM SUM ! Evefy Sun i 11 am s 5 pm i This Week s Luncheon Specials Phad Thai $4.50 Rice w/Curry Chicken $3.65 CHINA BLUE RESTAUANT Try on timers tool •79 C. 13th • upttsn fouofocasror# • 343*2932 .iLiiaciuatik'iciL.iL.tuiaiakiLikid ^ u AVtNi. DID WE MISS YOU! 1992 Charitable Fund Drive The challenges are great. The opportunities are greater. Contributions are lagging behind this year's goal of $115,000 with 35% participation. There’s still time to help in this community effort! Blank pledge cards are available—call Sherrie McArthur. Legislative & Community Relatjons-346-5024