"If religion dictates, be prejudiced and proud"
Happening now in the backward Repub-run state of Indiana:
"...Comes now the Religious Freedom Restoration Act, which ostensibly protects religious liberty but instead promotes discrimination by allowing businesses to refuse service to law-abiding citizens on the basis of sincerely held religious beliefs.
An example often cited is that of the baker who believes that Jesus would not wish him to cater a same-sex wedding. The same gang that fought hard and lost in the last Legislature to deny gay marriage now has a new mantra: “OK, marry if you will, but no cake.” This law is no cream puff. It could unleash the serpent of discrimination against all who dare tread on the dogma of the religious right. Hate has no boundaries.
So, let me offer an amendment to the bill—the “Decals Reveal I’m Prejudiced” amendment, or DRIP: In the event your sincerely held religious beliefs compel you to exclude certain patrons, you are required to place a decal in your bakery window informing those customers to whom you will refuse service. (The decals are shown below.)
I do not understand why our Legislature continues to propose laws that treat people differently because of sexual orientation. Just like the rest of us, homosexuals have ambitions, talents, skills, goals and ideals. Just like the rest of us, they are human beings who love our country and wish to be full citizens of this state. If our legislators will not allow Indiana to cast aside the tired rhetoric of a bygone era and respect and support all Hoosiers regardless of sexual persuasion, then at least let’s shine a strong light upon all those desirous of practicing discrimination. Let that light shine throughout our great state of Indiana.
http://www.ibj.com/articles/52260-maurer-if-religion-dictates-be-prejudiced-and-proud
