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Old 03-26-2015, 11:03 PM
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License to Discriminate laws

To be honest, I hate these damn laws. Bigotry at its finest against the LGBT community. Legalized discrimination.

https://twitter.com/hashtag/BoycottIndiana?src=tren

I hope that some of our GLO HQs that are in Indiana relocate to states that are more accepting and tolerant.

GenCon (a gaming convention) and other businesses are starting the ball rolling on taking their business elsewhere.

Don't even get me started about that evil and vile Sodomite Suppression Act in CA.

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Old 03-27-2015, 01:11 AM
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So basically (and correct me if I'm wrong), if someone owns a small grocery store, the owner can say "I can't serve you because you're gay"? That's the way that law comes off to me.
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Old 03-27-2015, 01:49 AM
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And looks what is going on in my state, California. "Kill the Gays"


“that any person who willingly touches another person of the same gender for purposes of sexual gratification be put to death.”
California’s “Kill the Gays” initiative would also outlaw the distribution of “sodomistic propaganda.” McLaughlin suggests a fine of $1 million, imprisonment for up to 10 years, and permanent expulsion from the state for those who violate the proposed law.

http://www.inquisitr.com/1957768/cal...ys-initiative/
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Old 03-27-2015, 07:16 AM
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And looks what is going on in my state, California. "Kill the Gays"


“that any person who willingly touches another person of the same gender for purposes of sexual gratification be put to death.”
California’s “Kill the Gays” initiative would also outlaw the distribution of “sodomistic propaganda.” McLaughlin suggests a fine of $1 million, imprisonment for up to 10 years, and permanent expulsion from the state for those who violate the proposed law.

http://www.inquisitr.com/1957768/cal...ys-initiative/
Well, that's the evil Sodomite Suppression Act. The CA Attorney General has petitioned the CA Supreme Court to stop the measure from becoming a ballot measure in 2016 on grounds that it is unconstitutional. Several CA Senators, and citizens, have also begun the process to have the CA Bar disbar the attorney that submitted the measure, citing moral and ethical reasons.
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Old 03-27-2015, 02:12 PM
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Well, that's the evil Sodomite Suppression Act. The CA Attorney General has petitioned the CA Supreme Court to stop the measure from becoming a ballot measure in 2016 on grounds that it is unconstitutional. Several CA Senators, and citizens, have also begun the process to have the CA Bar disbar the attorney that submitted the measure, citing moral and ethical reasons.

Still a step in the middle, needs *lots* of signatures on petitions. The CA AG is asking that it be stopped before the petition step...
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Old 03-27-2015, 03:10 PM
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And looks what is going on in my state, California. "Kill the Gays"


“that any person who willingly touches another person of the same gender for purposes of sexual gratification be put to death.”
California’s “Kill the Gays” initiative would also outlaw the distribution of “sodomistic propaganda.” McLaughlin suggests a fine of $1 million, imprisonment for up to 10 years, and permanent expulsion from the state for those who violate the proposed law.

http://www.inquisitr.com/1957768/cal...ys-initiative/
That's disgusting. And the "sodomistic propaganda" Wtf, straight people have anal sex too, fyi.
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Old 03-27-2015, 02:22 PM
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Many local businesses here in Indiana are hanging up signs noting that everyone is welcome. I hope that people take advantage of this opportunity to support local business and support inclusion.
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Oklahoma's bill died after an amendment was passed requiring businesses to post prominent signs listing the people they are going to discriminate against.
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Oklahoma's bill died after an amendment was passed requiring businesses to post prominent signs listing the people they are going to discriminate against.
This is the point some Hoosiers are making in social media posts. Exactly who do these business want to keep out because they are violating the business' religious rights? Also, a point being made: How does a business have a religious right? People, we get, but a business?

Today there were quite a few signs in local businesses in Indianapolis stating that the business there happily serves everyone.
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Old 03-27-2015, 08:32 PM
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AZ is prepping its own License to Discriminate bill. GA is also prepping one but I think they are having problems with it. Good.

But one of the AZ "senators" wants to make church attendance mandatory.

https://twitter.com/CNNPolitics/stat...08396517875713

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Old 03-27-2015, 10:47 PM
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AZ is prepping its own License to Discriminate bill. GA is also prepping one but I think they are having problems with it. Good.

But one of the AZ "senators" wants to make church attendance mandatory.

https://twitter.com/CNNPolitics/stat...08396517875713
Again??? One was passed already in AZ a year ago but Jan Brewer vetoed it. Maybe they think the new governor will sign it this time around.

Btw I can't wait for some WASPy woman to get thrown out of a store for not wearing a hijab or being escorted by a male relative :-)

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Old 03-28-2015, 10:10 AM
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This is the point some Hoosiers are making in social media posts. Exactly who do these business want to keep out because they are violating the business' religious rights? Also, a point being made: How does a business have a religious right? People, we get, but a business?

Today there were quite a few signs in local businesses in Indianapolis stating that the business there happily serves everyone.
The Hobby Lobby decision was the camel's nose under the tent...

But you're right, it was strictly limited to closely held corporations.
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Old 03-28-2015, 11:25 AM
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One business in Indiana already turns away LGBTs and will still turn away LGBTs.

https://twitter.com/thinkprogress/st...22748814635008
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Old 03-28-2015, 08:32 PM
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Isn't this hillbilly's 2 seconds of fame up yet?

https://twitter.com/msnbc/status/581976737799643136

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