Quotes by Lois Perrin

“It was very likely, and to be done in short order.”

“It was enacted in the 1970s with the express purpose to ask people not to move to Hawaii to make this state their home. The Constitution does not allow for that type of discrimination.”

“The Constitution does not allow for that kind of discrimination -- citizens choose their state; states do not choose their citizens -- and thats what this case all about.”

“This law sends a message contrary to the aloha spirit.”

“We are being harmed because our government is not functioning at 100 percent.”

“I would rather not go to court to fight about something. Were talking about individuals free speech rights. The council should seek to balance those free speech rights against the need for public safety to the extent it exists in Waikiki.”

“Its a law thats infringing on constitutional rights of nonresidents.”

“We are hopeful that the judges preliminary injunction will bring needed change at HYCF to protect lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender wards from harm in the future. All in all, the ruling is a huge victory.”

“Were asking that they are not allowed to discriminate, harass, or abuse wards, based on actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity, or sex.”

“From the outside, it looks fine. Its strikingly gorgeous. But thats what is deceiving about it.”