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rug

(82,333 posts) Sat Nov 15, 2014, 04:15 PM Nov 2014

Religious protection bill brings strange possibilities

Photo By TOM REEL

State Sen. Donna Campbell, R-New Braunfels, has filed a bill to protection the exercise of religion that could have many noteworthy consequences.

Rick Casey, For the Express-News : November 15, 2014

State Sen. Donna Campbell, whose district includes a large part of San Antonio, this week filed legislation aimed at passing an amendment to the state Constitution protecting the religious rights of Texans.

The language is almost identical to legislation the tea party favorite filed two years ago. Her co-author was Sen. Ken Paxton, who is now attorney general-elect.

That measure died in committee after a range of opponents raised some surprising objections.

Sen. Leticia Van de Putte worried that the amendment might void laws that keep members of the Westboro Baptist Church a prescribed distance away as they yell hateful things during military burials.

http://www.mysanantonio.com/opinion/commentary/article/Religious-protection-bill-brings-strange-5894090.php

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Religious protection bill brings strange possibilities (Original Post) rug Nov 2014 OP

I had always hoped and believed shenmue Nov 2014 #1

Talk about states' rights, this is a humdinger, lol! cbayer Nov 2014 #2

The law is intended to overturn San Antonio's anti-LGBT-discrimination ordinance jmowreader Nov 2014 #3

Thanks for the insight. If that is her intent, this is going to completely backfire on her. cbayer Nov 2014 #4

That's one of the reasons my awful governor got reelected jmowreader Nov 2014 #6

How did the dark ages happen Uncle Jack............. wandy Nov 2014 #5

shenmue

(38,506 posts)

1. I had always hoped and believed

Reply to rug (Original post)

Sat Nov 15, 2014, 04:19 PM

Nov 2014

that the law should protect the rights of everyone, religious or non-religious.

I think it's simple.

cbayer

(146,218 posts)

2. Talk about states' rights, this is a humdinger, lol!

Reply to rug (Original post)

Sat Nov 15, 2014, 04:21 PM

Nov 2014

Unintended consequences, Senator Campbell. Not everyone in Texas is a born again christian, you know.

The stupidity with this one hurts.

jmowreader

(50,560 posts)

3. The law is intended to overturn San Antonio's anti-LGBT-discrimination ordinance

Reply to rug (Original post)

Sat Nov 15, 2014, 04:36 PM

Nov 2014

Therefore, if it accidentally lets Shirley Phelps walk into the church during a KIA Marine's funeral and stand on the altar with a "Thank God for Dead Soldiers" sign...well, that'll just have to be.

I realize what I say next may be misconstrued...but who the hell dressed Donna Campbell?

cbayer

(146,218 posts)

4. Thanks for the insight. If that is her intent, this is going to completely backfire on her.

Reply to jmowreader (Reply #3)

Sat Nov 15, 2014, 04:42 PM

Nov 2014

Lol about her outfit - it looks like a yellow t-shirt over a black turtleneck. Maybe she's a trend setter?

BTW, San Antonio has one of the best mixed straight/gay clubs that I have ever been to ever, and I've been to quite a few.

jmowreader

(50,560 posts)

6. That's one of the reasons my awful governor got reelected

Reply to cbayer (Reply #4)

Sat Nov 15, 2014, 05:07 PM

Nov 2014

There are very few people in Idaho who actually like ol' Clement Leroy Otter. Problem is, seven of our cities - Boise, Coeur d'Alene, Ketchum, Lewiston, Moscow, Sandpoint and Victor - have banned discrimination against LGBTs. The people who voted for Otter did so because his Democratic opponent wanted to expand these laws statewide.

wandy

(3,539 posts)

5. How did the dark ages happen Uncle Jack.............

Reply to rug (Original post)

Sat Nov 15, 2014, 04:58 PM

Nov 2014

Campbell, a staunch opponent of abortion, said she was “unfamiliar with any religious doctrine that supports the right to abortion.” Campbell needs to get out more, or at least learn how to use Google. Apparently she is not aware that the Episcopal Church, the American Presbyterian Church, Unitarians and the Evangelical Lutheran Church all support abortion rights. The United Church of Christ also officially supports tax funding for abortions for low-income women.

Oh, when we start deciding what our national religion is going to be it sure will be something to watch.
From a safe distance.

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