Vancouver lawyers step up for LGBTQ students in Merritt
MERRITT — A pair of Vancouver lawyers are stepping up for LGBTQ students in Merritt following a recent city council decision to refuse their request for a rainbow crosswalk.
A rainbow crosswalk is commonly seen as a symbol of acceptance for members of the LGBTQ community.
Kyla Lee says she first learned about the story on Twitter last week and immediately offered up a parking lot she owns downtown. She adds she’s not impressed with council’s decision.
“These comments like we don’t condone this lifestyle or purport to understand it. I found those very troubling and I think those types of comments are very discouraging to youth, particularly people who are dealing with questions about their sexuality or dealing with coming out and what a huge step that can be for some people,” she says.