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Arizona lawmakers pass controversial anti-gay bill[W:451:959]

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Re: Arizona lawmakers pass controversial anti-gay bill

I actually hear Phoenix is a nice city. But, I haven't been there.

Shame to hear this passing. The fear of the changing tides, I suppose.
 
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Arizona lawmakers pass controversial anti-gay bill - CNN.com

Gotta love the backass republicans who voted for this.

Why anyone would live there is beyond me.

To be fair, as I understand it, the law allows for the denial of service based on religious beliefs and is not restricted to one set of beliefs, that being related to gay and lesbian customers.

That said, I think it's ludicrous. And doesn't your constitution state that - to paraphrase - no law shall be adopted that promotes or denies religious observance?

Even if it wasn't idiotic, administration of such a law will be a nightmare.
 
Re: Arizona lawmakers pass controversial anti-gay bill

To be fair, as I understand it, the law allows for the denial of service based on religious beliefs and is not restricted to one set of beliefs, that being related to gay and lesbian customers.

That said, I think it's ludicrous. And doesn't your constitution state that - to paraphrase - no law shall be adopted that promotes or denies religious observance?

Even if it wasn't idiotic, administration of such a law will be a nightmare.

That would be the FEDERAL constitution. The law as it has come to be understood currently denies the religious observance of some business holders.
 
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It's unlikely that Brewer will sign it and there isn't enough support to overturn a veto.

While I'm not opposed to the idea I am concerned that the way the bill is written will allow all kinds of buffoonery. - SB1062 - 512R - S Ver
 
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Sounds awesome to me!!!!!!!!!
 
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So atheist business owners could deny service to religious customers, so long as they assert that it's because of their atheism? Bet that would make a lot of religious idiots scream.
 
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This bill is just plain stupid, and the Governor should toss it in the ****er.
 
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So atheist business owners could deny service to religious customers, so long as they assert that it's because of their atheism? Bet that would make a lot of religious idiots scream.

Not really. They'd have to deny business to all religious customers. The business wouldn't last long enough for a protest to form.
 
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Brewer has vetoed a similar bill in the past and I expect her to do the same here.
 
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I really find myself sad for my home state way too much.
 
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Brewer has vetoed a similar bill in the past and I expect her to do the same here.

Yeah, bless her, I'm sure she's tired of talking flack from Holder while the state pays the bill.
 
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I really find myself sad for my home state way too much.

Know what you mean, I was born in California.
 
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So atheist business owners could deny service to religious customers, so long as they assert that it's because of their atheism? Bet that would make a lot of religious idiots scream.

It's funny how often and vehemently I'm told atheism is NOT a religion unless, of course, it's more convenient to one's argument for it to be regarded as one.
 
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All the pro-LGBT cohersion doesn't come with out some backlash, and now you don't like it. Could have left sleeping dogs lie, but no.
 
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Arizona still suffering financially from the legislature's infamous SB 1070 immigration law now forwards to the governor a completely unnecessary and idiotic bill to help businesses say no to gays and lesbians because, you know, the bible says so. Meanwhile with tourist business still down the state can't figure out why. So they've set aside a half a million bucks to find out why people aren't coming! :lamo. No doubt this most recent welcoming action will attract more people and more businesses.

Google is reportedly looking at adding a major center in Arizona. No doubt everyone working for major businesses are white, born again, male and straight. Chances are increasing that Google and other tech companies will go to Austin as others have. Hey and Austin has a real downtown with a thriving nightlife. But then again if you hate sin you shouldn't be out at night anyway.
 
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Gay people not being allowed in straight establishments? Sounds like modern segregation to me, especially if all they have to say is their spiritual beliefs are offended.

Honestly, if your spiritual beliefs are that bigoted, then **** your spiritual beliefs. Maybe you should open a church instead of a business. Oh wait... same thing.
 
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Even if Brewer signs this bill it would get to the Supreme Court in a hurry.
 
Re: Arizona lawmakers pass controversial anti-gay bill

Tourism is down because folks don't want to risk getting caught in the war that illegals are bringing over with them from Mexico. I don't think most folks are all that eager to visit any open drug trade route.
 
Re: Arizona lawmakers pass controversial anti-gay bill

Gay people not being allowed in straight establishments? Sounds like modern segregation to me, especially if all they have to say is their spiritual beliefs are offended.

Honestly, if your spiritual beliefs are that bigoted, then **** your spiritual beliefs. Maybe you should open a church instead of a business. Oh wait... same thing.

Well, if you're that butthurt because one business refuses you service, maybe you'll grow up and just shop elsewhere.
 
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I actually hear Phoenix is a nice city. But, I haven't been there.

Shame to hear this passing. The fear of the changing tides, I suppose.

I was in Phoenix a year ago in December for my grandson's graduation from Arizona St where he received his PHD in Geochemistry.
 
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Business owners should be allowed to deny service to whoever they damn well please.
 
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This would only effect a narrow selection of patrons. Apart from gay weddings and such, there's really no need for anyone to know your sexuality.
 
Re: Arizona lawmakers pass controversial anti-gay bill

Tourism is down because folks don't want to risk getting caught in the war that illegals are bringing over with them from Mexico. I don't think most folks are all that eager to visit any open drug trade route.

Actually tourism is pretty good and Moody's Analytics predicts that Arizona will be one of the national leaders in job growth this year.
 
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