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Indiana Gov. signs "religious freedom" bill into law

Discussion in 'Sports and News' started by SnarkShark, Mar 26, 2015.

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  1. JayFarrar

    JayFarrar Well-Known Member

    Har, that's very funny. It takes a full week just to print all the paper you have to sign.
     
    JayFarrar, Apr 3, 2015
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  2. JackReacher

    JackReacher Well-Known Member

    I stand corrected. NOW it's a party.
     
    JackReacher, Apr 3, 2015
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  3. The Big Ragu

    The Big Ragu Moderator Staff Member

    We're not talking about a dominant group of people who have nonsensically decided that a minority group of people whose sexuality is different are bad people, and therefore try to ostracize them. For example, refusing to do business with them.

    We're not talking about any of that.

    We're talking about nudists. Or a rich old man and a gold digging bride. Or my lust to tar and feather people.

    This isn't about a majority group of people being shitty toward a minority group of people -- what would be an actual productive conversation that might potentially make the world a little better place. It's about how we need to make sure that shitty people aren't "forced" to participate in any activity. Because that's the important principle here!
     
    The Big Ragu, Apr 3, 2015
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  4. YankeeFan

    YankeeFan Well-Known Member

    You're not disagreeing with the argument I am making.

    Firstly, in many instances being gay is not a protected class.

    The question is whether they should be protected against this kind of discrimination. By law. Even if we disagree with those who would chose to discriminate in this way.

    And, if we can make homosexuals a protected class, then we can make anyone a protected class. Why shouldn't nudists be a protected class? Why shouldn't swingers be a protected class.

    They certainly face discrimination. And, when they are, then hicks in Indiana who own a pizza place can be forced to cater a swinger party.

    That sounds reasonable.
     
    YankeeFan, Apr 3, 2015
    #1096
  5. Alma

    Alma Well-Known Member

    Whaddya want, a bunch of libertarians elected tomorrow so they can alter the judiciary in 30 years?
     
    Alma, Apr 3, 2015
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  6. MisterCreosote

    MisterCreosote Well-Known Member

    No one is saying the government should FORCE anyone to serve The Gays.

    What people are saying is those who refuse to do so should not be exempt from standard anti-discrimination laws based solely on their religious beliefs.
     
    MisterCreosote, Apr 3, 2015
    #1098
  7. YankeeFan

    YankeeFan Well-Known Member

    I've got paperwork to catch up on and I'd rather spend my time doing that as opposed to participating in some homo wedding.

    Do I get to make this decision? It's a question of how I want to spend my time.

    Now, if I was equally behind in paperwork, and Jay-Z and Beyonce wanted me to cater a party, maybe that would be worth it to me, because it sounds fabulous.
     
    YankeeFan, Apr 3, 2015
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  8. BitterYoungMatador2

    BitterYoungMatador2 Well-Known Member

    Again, if these people were smart enough to just say, "I'm booked that weekend," instead of "I don't like dem kweers," we wouldn't need a law.
     
    BitterYoungMatador2, Apr 3, 2015
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  9. Mr. Sunshine

    Mr. Sunshine Well-Known Member

    Political beliefs are a more legitimate reason to discriminate.
     
    Mr. Sunshine, Apr 3, 2015
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  10. Baron Scicluna

    Baron Scicluna Well-Known Member

    Protected classes are created for people who are discriminated against because of how they are born. They are protected because they cannot change who they are.

    With one notable exception. Religion.
     
    Baron Scicluna, Apr 3, 2015
    #1102
  11. YankeeFan

    YankeeFan Well-Known Member

    I think your two statements are in conflict.
     
    YankeeFan, Apr 3, 2015
    #1103
  12. Dick Whitman

    Dick Whitman Well-Known Member

    The government is not forcing you to be a caterer.
     
    Dick Whitman, Apr 3, 2015
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