California Firefighters Win Damages After Being Forced Into Gay Pride Parade

On Tuesday, a San Diego, California jury awarded four San Diego firefighters damages totalling $34,300 for emotional distress resulting from their being required to participate in San Diego’s 2007 annual Gay Pride parade. Catholic News Agency reports that the four were required to ride in uniform in the parade in their fire truck. They were taunted by sexual remarks and gestures by individuals along the parade route. This was the second trial in the suit against the city. The first trial last October ended with a hung jury. (See prior posting.)