Georgia Senate to take up religious freedom cause (Gay: 2014, movies)

[arjay57]

Originally Posted by primaltech

If the social conservatives have good ideas, then let those ideas be popular on their own merits, without any government interventions or protections. I'm fine with the Right existing, and contributing to the discussion with what they think is the best way to organize society. Sometimes the Left goes too far (see: political correctness), and the overall course needs to be corrected or stabilized a bit. But, let society naturally figure all that out, laissez-faire style.

It's the same with political correctness on the right.

What could be more horrible than being called a bigot or prejudiced, simply because you don't like a certain group of people? For folks who are sensitive, being called homophobic is worse than actually being anti-gay.

[DJDeadParrot]

Originally Posted by AnsleyPark

No kidding. But, if I recall correctly, 40 some odd states have adopted some sort of religious freedom legislation. The rednecks rule the world...

Closer to 20 states, actually. Most of those have had such legislation in place for close to 20 years, and, for the most part, it was intended to protect the rights of individuals, and not businesses, to practice their religion as they saw fit.

[atler8]

Originally Posted by arjay57

It's the same with political correctness on the right.

What could be more horrible than being called a bigot or prejudiced, simply because you don't like a certain group of people? For folks who are sensitive, being called homophobic is worse than actually being anti-gay.

I wanted to jump out of my seat in acclamation of support when I read your comment, arjay!
It points in the direction of a fact that I discovered years ago & often make in discussions, whether they be in person or on a public forum.
If you think about it, the right wing has adopted the mantra of being "politically incorrect" to such a degree that such behavior is now "politically correct" for them. Oh, the irony!

[fieldm]

This is why im mostly an Independent and sometimes a Democrat. Republicans spend wayyy too much time on BS. Its way more important shyt the state of Ga has to worry about like heavy rail, movie industry jobs/regular jobs, etc

[arjay57]

Originally Posted by atler8

I wanted to jump out of my seat in acclamation of support when I read your comment, arjay!
It points in the direction of a fact that I discovered years ago & often make in discussions, whether they be in person or on a public forum.
If you think about it, the right wing has adopted the mantra of being "politically incorrect" to such a degree that such behavior is now "politically correct" for them. Oh, the irony!

You've got an awful lot of sensitive people on the right, atler8. Folks don't appreciate being looked down upon simply because they look down upon certain people.

[Airforceguy]

Well the governor shut this plan down quickly....

Gov. Nathan Deal was unequivocal in his opposition to a revived “religious liberty” measure on Thursday, signaling he would veto the measure if it made it to his desk.

“I didn’t want there to be any confusion about where I stand on the RFRA bill: I have no desire or appetite to entertain that legislation,” Deal said.

He was referring to a one-page proposal introduced this week by state Sen. Marty Harbin that brought the debate over the legislation back to the forefront. His measure would require the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993 to apply in Georgia.

The governor on Wednesday said the state must take an “extremely cautious” approach to the measure but also said it was “only fair that we give it due consideration.” On Thursday, though, Deal suggested his position had hardened as he criticized Harbin’s proposal in unsparing terms.

“Our state is doing exceptionally well and we’ve seen rather disastrous consequences from other states who have made a departure on that issue,” he said. “I see no reason or justification for us to do anything further.”

Nathan Deal slams door shut on ‘religious liberty’ revival | Political Insider blog

[samiwas1]

“Our state is doing exceptionally well and we’ve seen rather disastrous consequences from other states who have made a departure on that issue,” he said. “I see no reason or justification for us to do anything further.”

This is one of the most important quotes. It boggles my mind how many states see disastrous results from some air-headed policy, yet still enact such a policy in their own state, because theory tells them it will work. Kansas is a huge example of this.

[Forhall]

Originally Posted by samiwas1

This is one of the most important quotes. It boggles my mind how many states see disastrous results from some air-headed policy, yet still enact such a policy in their own state, because theory tells them it will work. Kansas is a huge example of this.

No, they just don't care because their conservative fueled hatred of "other" groups is more important.

[chiatldal]

Originally Posted by arjay57

There are people in this state who believe the Bible gives them the right to refuse to sell things to gay folks and they don't want to be sent to prison for it. They also don't want to get rooked into insurance policies that cover birth control pills. Not to mention all the preachers who are worried about being forced to officiate at the wedding of Adam and Steve.

That funny considering the Bible says the opposite. Their litteally numerous verses in the Bible that says in form that only god can judge it's not in the place of man to do so, and you are your brother keeper.

Here's the truth man interprets the Bible and some times people do cruel things the Bible or religion didn't tell blank their society did, like burning people they believe are witches. Slavery was justified though the idea of what the curse of ham means. search up the curse of ham please...... people litteally tried to promte the idea that god cursed black people therefore its ok to be racist.

People need to stop trying to justify hate in the name of religion

[chiatldal]

Seriously I wonder how many of these super religious far right people voted for the guy bragging about lust and wealth.