TX woman uses discriminatory 'religious freedom' law to do good. Here's more ways to do that
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5 Ways to Use Religious Freedom Laws for Good Rather Than Evil
The rash of “religious freedom” laws popping up around the country may have been designed as an underhanded excuse to permit discrimination against homosexuals, but they’re generally unspecific enough to allow for a variety of interpretations. With that in mind, if progressives can’t beat ‘em, why not join ‘em?
Joan Cheever is currently showing her home state of Texas another clever way that religious freedom laws can be utilized. Despite local ordinances that forbid her from feeding local homeless people, she’s continued to be charitable in this way anyway. When San Antonio police fined her $2,000, she argued that the police were trying to infringe on her right to feed needy people, which her religious faith compels her to do.
It’s an amazing argument and one that Texas might be forced to agree with given existing laws. Let’s use Cheever’s brilliant idea (which we’ll call #1) as an inspiration and combat four other progressive issues with the help of these religious freedom laws.
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