Indiana House OKs controversial religious freedom bill

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http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2015/03/23/indiana-house-oks-controversial-religious-freedom-bill/70361050/

The Republican-controlled Indiana House approved the measure Monday afternoon on a 63-31 vote, largely along party lines. Five Republicans joined 26 Democrats in opposing the bill.

The bill will then go to Gov. Mike Pence, who said Monday he plans to sign the legislation.

Senate Bill 101 would prevent state and local governments from "substantially burdening" a person's exercise of religion unless the government can prove it has a compelling interest and is doing so in the least restrictive means.

The chances of that, however, appear slim. The governor issued this statement after Monday's House vote.

"The legislation, SB 101, is about respecting and reassuring Hoosiers that their religious freedoms are intact," he said. "I strongly support the legislation and applaud the members of the General Assembly for their work on this important issue. I look forward to signing the bill when it reaches my desk."

[Buzz Clik]

1. Indiana is a great state to be from. That is, I'm glad I don't live there any more.

What the OP doesn't say is the intent of the bill:

Opponents say it would license discrimination, particularly against gays and lesbians.

"It basically says to a group of people you're second rate, you don't matter, and if you walk into my store, I don't have to serve you," said Minority Leader Scott Pelath, D-Michigan City.

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2. I have a few states on my list like that. Just dreadful places to live IMO. Given this

precedent, next they will/could add Jews, Blacks, Mexicans, non-religious, any they care to discriminate against because of their ignorant and moronic beliefs.

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3. The return of sundown laws to Indiana.

Look for "white only" signs to pop up in grocery stores, barber shops, and even churches. You may laugh but this is where this law will lead once it is passed. IT WILL BE LEGAL TO DISCRIMINATE AGAINST ALL NON-WHITE, NON-CHRISTIAN, GAY OR LESBIAN CITIZENS, AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES, HELL, MAYBE EVEN BROWN-EYED PEOPLE IN INDIANA - if a store owner doesn't like you.
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Thank you Gov. Pence and the Indiana republican congress.

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6. Exactly! WTF ever happened to the notion of equality in the US. Creatures like this are about the

most unAmerican dirt we've got going. Is this really what the majority of citizens want to US to become, because it's heading there. Basically, they are endorsing multifaceted segregation.

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7. I hope they ARE forced to post signs of discrimination.

Then the bulk of the populace will know to avoid them.

They don't like it when their biases and bigotry are dragged into the sunlight.

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4. Indiana, another UGLY state. n/t

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5. That's interesting

Indiana will be the "go to" place for voodoo temples and all kinds of wiccan things because of their wide open arms that embrace all forms of religion. Fun, fun, fun. And just think, no interference at all.

[Buzz Clik]

8. Ah, yes. Names of bills can be soooooo deceiving. n/t

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9. Fuck these people