Kennedy undertook an investigation that was flawed, biased, incomplete and motivated by Machado?s sexual orientation, resulting in Machado being intentionally treated differently than similarly situated, heterosexual individuals.

I've never denied my sexual orientation. I just don't make a point of it. It isn't what I do, ... Clearly, I'm known for the work I've done on trade and Social Security.

It's difficult to make the argument that one female fist inserted into one male ass--or, for that matter, dozens or even hundreds of fists inserted into as many asses--can really make a difference for, say, lesbian mothers fighting for custody of their children. -Katherine Raymond

No one should be discriminated against because of their sexual orientation.

We undertook a project that had never been done before.

The combination of active and virulent prejudice by DSS, as reflected in the flawed investigation and serial prosecution of (Machado), and as documented by Linda Pereira, constituted negligence and/or intentional conduct resulting in mental distress to the plaintiffs. Machado and Ferreira suffered severe emotional, physical and mental anguish as a result of this incident.