WATCH: Indiana GOP leader admits ‘No Gays Allowed’ sign would be legal in most of the state
Source: RawStory
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But during the press conference, a reporter noted that Indiana does not have a state law that prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity.
You guys have said repeatedly that we shouldnt be able to discriminate against anyone, but if you just ignore the existence of this law, cant we already do that now? Cant so-and-so in Richmond put a sign up and say No Gays Allowed? she asked. Thats not against the law, correct?
It would depend, Bosma replied. If you were in a community that had a human rights ordinance that wouldnt be the case.
But most of the state does not have that, correct? the reporter pressed.
Thats correct, Bosma admitted.
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Read more: http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2015/03/watch-indiana-gop-leader-admits-no-gays-allowed-sign-would-be-legal-in-most-of-the-state/
harbinger07
(14 posts)I can't imagine how a business owner would enforce such a ridiculous rule.
I guess they can "just tell by looking" who to enforce their rule against!
niyad
(113,524 posts)stillwaiting
(3,795 posts)And, if you can't imagine it, then you have been very lucky to have not been around these people very much in your life.
I can make no such claim.
Elmer S. E. Dump
(5,751 posts)stillwaiting
(3,795 posts)I won't spend a red cent in quite a number of establishments for different reasons.
I'm sure that there will be some very out-of-touch fundamentalist Christians that will attempt to discriminate based on this bill, and I relish the exposure and blowback. It will be delicious.
rurallib
(62,439 posts)valerief
(53,235 posts)Gaydar detectors are flying off the shelves at Bigots Are Us!
jeff47
(26,549 posts)Throw out anyone behaving to stereotype and ignore any that are not.
YOHABLO
(7,358 posts)No feelings hurt I hope.
LittleGirl
(8,287 posts)I couldn't stand the rednecks anymore.
OverBurn
(956 posts)I've lived in this state for 35+ years, probably not going anywhere. The good thing is I do not know one single person that is for this new bill. There are way more Liberals in Indiana than people think. Unfortunately it seems the crazy few are the ones in control.
valerief
(53,235 posts)them, assholes like Pence will flourish. People are angry and want someone to hate. The billionaires' media and pols provide that someone to hate.
INdemo
(6,994 posts)But since then with a Republican controlled State House and Republican dominated Governorship (with the exception of Gov. O'Bannon a Democrat. Note I don't count our Republican lite Governor Bayh)...
Its been a downhill slide. Remember Mitch Daniels. The guy that leased the Toll Road for billions? Well the IN toll road has gone to hell and the company that leased it filed bankruptcy. So as usual any state the Republicans touch pretty much goes to hell
shrike
(3,817 posts)But I live in the part of Indiana that's practically a Chicago suburb. If I lived elsewhere in the state my feelings might be different.
SoapBox
(18,791 posts)Always having to hate other Americans...I don't get it.
Oh I see...the hate is religious based...specifically Christian hate.
They are no better than other religious based terrorists.
INtolerance.
nichomachus
(12,754 posts)We need to know who these bigots are. Just as, at least in CA, restaurants, etc. have to post signs indicating their health inspection status, if some business owner is going to discriminate, he/she should have to put a sign in the window to that effect.
"We Discriminate. Do Not Enter if You're not a Christian."
harbinger07
(14 posts)I think the same thing whenever I see a confederate flag bumper sticker.
They let everyone know right away that they are racists.
stillwaiting
(3,795 posts)I want to know which businesses have done so already.
There HAS to be a few BOLD Christians that will do so to demonstrate their virtuous and holy nature. They'll get a yellow star in Heaven no doubt.
randome
(34,845 posts)[hr][font color="blue"][center]Everything is a satellite to some other thing.[/center][/font][hr]
eggplant
(3,913 posts)Somehow, if I don't put a tag, someone will alert on this.
HockeyMom
(14,337 posts)Tall, long blonde hair, makeup artist, dresses to the 9's. Oh, that is a beautiful wedding ring set. Yes, it was my WIFE'S Great-Grandmother's. Oh, trust me, she would definitely say that!
I could just imagine the look on these religious bigots faces with that. You are exactly right. How the hell can they even KNOW.
lewebley3
(3,412 posts)All states should pulls out as much business as they can
from Indiana.
Also state should stop allowing business people or residents
from doing business out side of Indiana.
New York, etc. Supper Bowl should be pulled!!
When the final for happens, the stadium should be surrounded
by protesters, asking people not cross a pick line.
The American people have to stand up to the bigots in Indiana,
we need to stop them!!
OldRedneck
(1,397 posts)Phone rings in 911 dispatch center.
911 dispatcher: "911, what is your emergency?"
Caller: "A f@@@@t just came into my store and I have a sign in the window saying his kind are not welcome!! OH NO!!! THERE ARE TWO OF THEM!!! HELP!!!"
911 dispatcher: "Does your mother know you are using the telephone?"
blkmusclmachine
(16,149 posts)cynzke
(1,254 posts)Well yes, our laws do! And now thanks to RFRA, we give our citizens an escape clause in case they are challenged.
they be so clueless?