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Originally Posted by Lamplighter
There is a back-lash a-brewing….
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Here are a few of the backlash comments of today 3/30/15:
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Angie's List Cancels $40 Million 1000 Jobs Indiana Expansion Over Anti-Gay 'Religious Freedom' Law
Emanuel goes on Indiana job raid over anti-gay law
Apple CEO Tim Cook pens op-ed blasting Indiana's 'anti-gay' law
NBA, Pacers speak out about Indiana's controversial religious freedom law
NCAA President Concerned With Indiana Law
PayPal co-founder urges tech CEOs to be wary of Indiana
Bay Area businesses strike out against Indiana law
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So how did the Indiana GOP legislators react ?
Indiana GOP Leaders Shocked Their 'Religious Freedom' Law Is Seen As Anti-Gay
Huffington Post - 3/30/15
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WASHINGTON -- Indiana's Republican leaders said they were shocked, confused
and completely caught off-guard by the backlash to their new "religious freedom" law,
telling reporters Monday that they had not expected criticism calling the measure anti-gay.
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Sure, I believe that... NOT.
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There were also people in Indiana warning of the consequences
before the legislation became law. Even Indianapolis' Republican mayor said
it would send the "wrong signal" for the state.
Gen Con, which has been called the largest gaming convention in the country,
also threatened to stop holding its event in Indiana if RFRA became law.
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Indiana's GOP Gov Pense, whose political career confirms the validity of the Peter Principal,
says the RFRL does not discriminate against anyone.
It is just to protect "religious freedom for Hoosiers" ... against "government actions"
Thus,...
With a license to do business in Indiana AND religious freedom, if the owner
believes
gays do evil things, and is allowed to decide to not do business with them.
But...
When a gay couple brings a law suit in federal court... and wins,
the enforcement of that judgement now becomes a "government action"
Thus...
In passing "RFRL" laws states find a way to circumvent federal laws against discrimination.
And "Hobby Lobby" spreads to Les Schwabb Tires and ComCast and ...