Addym Kehris Posted March 27, 2015 Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 George Takei has set his sights on Indiana and the new discriminatory bill just passed by the Republican controlled state legilature. It's very similar to the recent bill vetoed by the Arizona Governor. Just thought everyone would be interested. http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2015/03/set-phasers-to-shun-george-takei-encourages-boycotting-indiana-over-religious-freedom-bill/ Link to comment
JamesSavik Posted March 27, 2015 Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 We are seeing a backlash to the gay marriage wins all over the country. This isn't the first "religious freedom" law to pass but it is the ugliest in its language. I saw a facebook posting stating that all of the big GenCon events (a giant sci-fi convention) would be moved out of state or canceled. Similar moves are underway with companies that don't want to expose their employees or customers to discrimination. This whole mess is headed for the supreme court. Link to comment
colinian Posted March 27, 2015 Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 Here are some of the latest interesting responses to Governor Michael Pence signing the so-called "Religious Liberty" bill: Christian Group Is Ready To Boycott Indiana If Governor Signs ‘Religious Liberty’ Bill NCAA weighs response to Indiana's religious freedom law Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff makes good on a threat to Indiana over controversial 'anti-gay' legislation Gamers threaten to pull $50 million convention out of Indiana The business case against Indiana's religious faith Colin Link to comment
TalonRider Posted March 27, 2015 Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 Pence has signed the bill. See this from the Indianapolis Star. Link to comment
Cole Parker Posted March 27, 2015 Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 There are many athletic organizations headquartered in Indianapolis. Not only is the NCAA involved, but the Big Ten has their football conference playoff game there, and the NFL has headquarters there. Should all sports activities be withdrawn, the state would lose millions and millions of dollars. This bill was a really stupid decision by a minority that is denying the mood of the country and trying their best to hold back the advances of time. C Link to comment
DesDownunder Posted March 28, 2015 Report Share Posted March 28, 2015 So true, James. Link to comment
Hoskins Posted March 28, 2015 Report Share Posted March 28, 2015 King Gyros in Fort Wayne Indiana has this in their front window: http://imgur.com/dKIWjeg What's good for the goose... Link to comment
TalonRider Posted March 29, 2015 Report Share Posted March 29, 2015 Came across this this morning. Link to comment
JamesSavik Posted March 29, 2015 Report Share Posted March 29, 2015 What's good for the goose... Link to comment
colinian Posted March 29, 2015 Report Share Posted March 29, 2015 I saw this in a comment on a post that listed what might happen now that the Indiana so-called "Religious Freedom" law passed, and I think it's very funny: Irony: how the right is wrong on everything. Colin Link to comment
DesDownunder Posted March 30, 2015 Report Share Posted March 30, 2015 I saw this in a comment on a post that listed what might happen now that the Indiana so-called "Religious Freedom" law passed, and I think it's very funny: Irony: how the right is wrong on everything. Colin The corollary to this is, of course, that the Left is never right on anything. It is sadly, not always the truth, but I'd rather have a Left that wasn't always correct, than a Right which is always conservative. Politically speaking the understanding of the philosophy behind the duality of left and right is psychologically misconstrued to the point where the rule of law is corrupted for the benefit of the rich and powerful. Link to comment
colinian Posted March 30, 2015 Report Share Posted March 30, 2015 Politically speaking the understanding of the philosophy behind the duality of left and right is psychologically misconstrued to the point where the rule of law is corrupted for the benefit of the rich and powerful. Often by both the left and right these days. Unfortunately, money talks. Colin Link to comment
Nigel Gordon Posted March 31, 2015 Report Share Posted March 31, 2015 I think Indiana is going to start to feel the backlash quite quickly. I have just received the agenda for a council meeting of events management team of a body I'm involved with. Sorry as I am not an official spokesman for them and this has not yet been made official I cannot identify them. However, the agenda notes have the following statement in them: In matters arising it is proposed that the short list approved for the venue of our 2016 biannual conference should be amended to remove Indianapolis from the short list of possible venues given recent legislation in Indiana that may provide a basis for discrimination against a section of those likely to attend. What was interesting was that this was tagged with the identifier of a group of members based in Indiana. Link to comment
Addym Kehris Posted March 31, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2015 Came across this rant this morning. Very much to the point. http://www.alternet.org/civil-liberties/why-gay-man-me-going-make-it-hard-indiana-shopkeepers-exercise-their-religious Link to comment
Cole Parker Posted March 31, 2015 Report Share Posted March 31, 2015 Very whimsical, but it misidentifies the intent of the law. The intent isn't so all gay people can be identified and discriminated against as a class. The intent is that business people in Indiana can discriminate against only the select few they wish to so hector. It's discrimination at its finest, picking and choosing whom to bully. Link to comment
JamesSavik Posted March 31, 2015 Report Share Posted March 31, 2015 Arkansas just passed their bill and they Governor is expected to sign it. It's just so petty and spiteful. OK- go ahead and get married. You won't be able to live here. Link to comment
vwl Posted April 1, 2015 Report Share Posted April 1, 2015 I have very mixed feelings about the RFRA acts that 28 states and the Federal government have passed. If a farmer takes his pigs to an establishment owned by a Muslim, can the Muslim refuse to butcher them? If a Jewish bakery is asked to decorate a cake with 'Happy Birthday, Hitler', can the bakery refuse? If a state passes as law outlawing the use of peyote, can a Native American be arrested for using it in a tribal ceremony -- of course, that is the actual case that triggered the Federal RFRA act. Link to comment
TalonRider Posted April 1, 2015 Report Share Posted April 1, 2015 Massachusetts won't be sending their team to the Final Four this weekend. They've already banned State paid travel to Indiana. Link to comment
DesDownunder Posted April 1, 2015 Report Share Posted April 1, 2015 It's difficult to frost a dog turd if the turd is anal vomit, but your right, it's still a dog's turd. Link to comment
Cole Parker Posted April 1, 2015 Report Share Posted April 1, 2015 The Governor of Arkansas, responding of the furor from the Indiana law, refused to sign the similar bill his legislature passed. C Link to comment
Camy Posted April 1, 2015 Report Share Posted April 1, 2015 The Governor of Arkansas, responding of the furor from the Indiana law, refused to sign the similar bill his legislature passed. C The Governor of Arkansas is a wise man. And even if he isn't wise, he's politically astute. Link to comment
JamesSavik Posted April 2, 2015 Report Share Posted April 2, 2015 Walmart told him not to. That's who really runs Arkansas. Link to comment
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