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Newsjock

(11,733 posts) Wed Mar 25, 2015, 11:01 AM Mar 2015

Indiana newspaper editorial: 'Disgusting' discrimination law moves forward

Source: Terre Haute Tribune-Star

There are increasingly fewer limits to the meanness toward others that can be spawned by the Republican domination of Indiana’s state government.

Having been thwarted by the federal courts from denying loving same-sex couples to marry in this state, Republicans in the legislature, with encouragement from their administrative leader Gov. Mike Pence, are on the brink of placing into law a provision that allows individuals, religious institutions, businesses and associations to deny service for same-sex weddings or other activities they find objectionable.

... That won’t be the end of this, of course. As with several other measures adopted by the GOP super majorities in recent years, it will be challenged in court. Given that Indiana’s record for defending these laws has been poor, this one may well join that trash heap. Despite that distinct possibility, this legislature and governor forge ahead.

While some may rejoice, we join those who hang their heads in disgust and long for the day when moderation can be restored to our state’s government so that those with whom the powerful disagree are not targeted with ugly and discriminatory punishment via the sledge hammer of extreme public policy actions.

Read more: http://www.tribstar.com/opinion/editorials/editorial-disgusting-law-moves-forward/article_68ee38ac-0c48-5aa4-9072-8fb08b7ab99e.html

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Indiana newspaper editorial: 'Disgusting' discrimination law moves forward (Original Post) Newsjock Mar 2015 OP

well said! Takket Mar 2015 #1

I keep hoping the R's will push too far for even their conservative states Laurian Mar 2015 #2

As long as the preachers are behind them, nothing will be seen as 'too far' FiveGoodMen Mar 2015 #6

I went to my first ever same sex marriage in Indiana last summer. Mike Pence is a tea-bagging B Calm Mar 2015 #3

talk about your sharia law. mopinko Mar 2015 #4

If Pence signs this bill let's start calling him "Sharia Mike." Chipper Chat Mar 2015 #5

good idea. mopinko Mar 2015 #7

I have come to call it Scalia Law. kairos12 Mar 2015 #8

As I resident of Indiana, I can tell you that in the end... Contrary1 Mar 2015 #9

And this is just the begining. Chipper Chat Mar 2015 #10

Add the Oklahoma rider: If you are going to deny service to classes of people alcibiades_mystery Mar 2015 #11

Takket

(21,634 posts)

1. well said!

Reply to Newsjock (Original post)

Wed Mar 25, 2015, 11:05 AM

Mar 2015

I wonder how long it would take to get this law repealed if business Owner's got together to stop it. By that I mean Muslims refusing to serve women who are not covered, atheists refusing to serve anyone wearing a cross around their neck, etc. Granted I doubt that would happen because most business owners know it is lunacy to turn away a paying customer... but I bet if they did this would be repealed within a week.

Laurian

(2,593 posts)

2. I keep hoping the R's will push too far for even their conservative states

Reply to Newsjock (Original post)

Wed Mar 25, 2015, 11:05 AM

Mar 2015

and finally be called out for their hateful actions. This is a start, at least.

FiveGoodMen

(20,018 posts)

6. As long as the preachers are behind them, nothing will be seen as 'too far'

Reply to Laurian (Reply #2)

Wed Mar 25, 2015, 12:16 PM

Mar 2015

B Calm

(28,762 posts)

3. I went to my first ever same sex marriage in Indiana last summer. Mike Pence is a tea-bagging

Reply to Newsjock (Original post)

Wed Mar 25, 2015, 11:13 AM

Mar 2015

asshole and is an embarrassment to the people with intelligence who live here.

mopinko

(70,239 posts)

4. talk about your sharia law.

Reply to Newsjock (Original post)

Wed Mar 25, 2015, 11:30 AM

Mar 2015

sheesh.

Chipper Chat

(9,693 posts)

5. If Pence signs this bill let's start calling him "Sharia Mike."

Reply to mopinko (Reply #4)

Wed Mar 25, 2015, 12:08 PM

Mar 2015

"Tehran Tom" seems to have worked for Tom Cotton.

mopinko

(70,239 posts)

7. good idea.

Reply to Chipper Chat (Reply #5)

Wed Mar 25, 2015, 12:21 PM

Mar 2015

i'm in.

kairos12

(12,875 posts)

8. I have come to call it Scalia Law.

Reply to mopinko (Reply #4)

Wed Mar 25, 2015, 01:09 PM

Mar 2015

Contrary1

(12,629 posts)

9. As I resident of Indiana, I can tell you that in the end...

Reply to Newsjock (Original post)

Wed Mar 25, 2015, 02:02 PM

Mar 2015

the potential loss of revenue both for the state itself and that which lines the Repub lawmakers' pockets will win out.

Millions of dollars in tax revenue and business income will be lost if this law goes forward. Several groups have already stated that they will move their conventions elsewhere.

Pence knows that this law will be overturned, he's just shoring up support from the fundies for his presidential run. Hell, he reiterated his intention on signing it into law at a prayer breakfast, no less.

Disciples of Christ threatens to cancel convention due to religious freedom bill

http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/religion/groups-eye-indiana-pullout-over-religious-objections-bill/2015/03/25/040ef62e-d314-11e4-8b1e-274d670aa9c9_story.html

Gamer convention could leave Indiana over religious freedom bill

http://www.religionnews.com/2015/03/25/gamer-convention-leave-indiana-religious-freedom-bill/

Why Indiana's religious freedom act could cost $50 million

http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/USA-Update/2015/0325/Why-Indiana-s-religious-freedom-act-could-cost-50-million

Chipper Chat

(9,693 posts)

10. And this is just the begining.

Reply to Contrary1 (Reply #9)

Wed Mar 25, 2015, 02:09 PM

Mar 2015

General Motors has several plants in Indiana that may have to move out-of-state for fear of breaking federal anti-discrimination laws. Eli Lilly of Indianapolis has already trumpeted that they will look to moving to Lexington Ky or New York State if Indiana keeps up with this archaic behavior.

alcibiades_mystery

(36,437 posts)

11. Add the Oklahoma rider: If you are going to deny service to classes of people

Reply to Newsjock (Original post)

Wed Mar 25, 2015, 02:14 PM

Mar 2015

You must announce it prominently on your business, web site, adds, menus, etc. Clear disclaimer language about your religious business preferences. Posted prominently.

Fair's fair.

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