TruckDriver
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Never, if the old and bigoted continue to pass their venomous beliefs onto the next generation.
Welcome to the anti-gay bill club, Georgia!
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Never, if the old and bigoted continue to pass their venomous beliefs onto the next generation.
Atlanta really isn't that bad man! I'm sure you had other reasons, but don't let stuff like this taint your view of the city. Great city for artists, engineers, and lots of other industries. It's actually a really gay friendly city too, and I doubt this bill will have any chance to pass.
I admit the pollen sucks.
AllIsOneIsNone
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Your loss, Atlanta is one of the most diverse places in the U.S.
With that said, yea don't move here. The traffic is getting horrendous.
vagabondarts
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Exactly this. Pretty ridiculous that this is happening at all. I expect a swift about face when people start protesting here in GA
Kai Dracon
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What could basically be called the "Theocracy Now!" movement in America is really organized, with groups sharing (plotting) across the country. These bills seem to be the latest fad to create the image of a poor persecuted christian majority fighting back against godless devilsinners.
Even if none of the bills ultimately come to fruition it makes the backing politicians look great to the backwards people who would support this shit. But as we are seeing in Arizona, some politicians are getting nervous about what the -actual- majority may think of these political plays.
In short there may be a tipping point where public exhaustion with this shit reaches a level that some politicians finally realize they've been trying to extract support from a demographic with no future. Of course, some politicians may be backwards themselves and truly believe what they're spouting.
jim-jam bongs
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Perhaps my sexy gif was too obtuse, but they're just pandering to bigots in an attempt to shore up support for the GOP. In a country with non compulsory voting, you get people out to vote by appealing to their prejudices. The GOP is betting on the existence of a large enough pool of homophobic voters to ensure their continued existence in the face of a continued trend of declining popularity.
MikeBreezy92
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Georgia isn't really that bad like many others have said. Since the state is pretty much the gay Mecca of the South I seriously doubt this passes.
Muppet of a Man
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Didn't this happen pre-civil rights movement? All types of idiots were claiming it was against their religious beliefs to serve black Americans, etc., etc. The same things were said regarding interracial couples. And now gay people you say?
Hmm...I'm seeing a trend here. I think those southern states need to be continually monitored by the Federal government. Time to reinstate that Federal election law that was just struck down and extend it.
Hmm...I'm seeing a trend here. I think those southern states need to be continually monitored by the Federal government. Time to reinstate that Federal election law that was just struck down and extend it.
Fenderputty
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What is a moderate republican? This is an honest question.
Preservation of Religious Freedom Act? Thank Allah, looks like my Muslim brothers and I shall find peace in Georgia.
In all seriousness, though, why don't we have designated states for each religion? Well, I mean, the ones that matter, of course. All those small-time religions are just going to have to deal with religious persecution, brother. They can't sell worth a dime.
In all seriousness, though, why don't we have designated states for each religion? Well, I mean, the ones that matter, of course. All those small-time religions are just going to have to deal with religious persecution, brother. They can't sell worth a dime.
Yoda
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That isn't how legislatures work. Usually the urban areas are gerrymanded into pies so they all dip into large amounts of the suburbs, which are usually more conservative.
speculawyer
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Again . . . I welcome these bills. These bills expose much of the GOP for what many of them are . . . small-minded bigots. These bills may pass in some deep red states (and eventually get thrown out by the courts or repealed) but nationally, they paint the GOP has a regressive party building a bridge to the 19th century.
Simple reply but so true. This is the kind of thing the civil rights movement fought to stop. I'm really shocked this sort of this is even allowed. I feel like it should be laughed out of the room.
Yoda
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It's unconstitutional, but Georgia's State Supreme Court is most likely packed with conservatives. If it get to the SCOTUS It'd be overturned (most likely 5-4, but still overturned). It'd take a long time to get through all the appeals too, and the special interests that foot these bills are simply trying to do damage to the LBGT community anyway they can; the amount of elapsed time that this would be legal would allow just that. Also when it gets repealed businesses who welcome to law will claim ignorance about the ruling and discriminate anyway.
Souldriver
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On the one hand it's infuriatingly sad that these laws are proposed recently.
On the other hand, I can't help but giggle how this is obviously a desperate attempt by the bigots to win some battles in a losing war.
On the other hand, I can't help but giggle how this is obviously a desperate attempt by the bigots to win some battles in a losing war.
Yoda
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They do if the narrative is clear, but right now the Dems are hurting because of the botched healthcare roll out. The registered GOP > registered DEM and mid-terms are about base turn-out + getting those few non-base ppl to sway your direction, especially for the Dems. This + the Arizona story aren't getting the traction they deserve in the mainstream press.
That's the whole point. The governing body that runs the state is trying to "make it legal."
What are the chances of someone with a Computer Science degree getting a visa and eventually citizenship in a country like like Canada? I'm not seriously considering it, but it has been on my mind since I got into a debate with a conservative co-worker. His main argument was "if you don't like America, then get out." Its a stupid argument to make, but it did get me thinking, would I be able to get out of the country, if I ever wanted to?
LegendofJoe
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If you have needed skills and the requisite experience I imagine the process would be pretty painless. The cost of hiring you would be higher, but the Canadian government is pretty proactive about helping business bring in foreign labor when it's needed.
LegendofJoe
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The Evangelical movement aligning itself within the Republican party is the worst thing to happen to this country in a long, long time. We need a lot more religious leaders like Pope Francis to speak out against the ignorant hypocrisy that has corrupted so many people the world over.
Davey Cakes
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Freedom of religion already exists, right? Why isn't that enough?
Why does it have to be "freedom of religion at the expense of others' rights" as well?
It's really selfish behavior. To want it to become law is deplorable. You have your freedom and yet you're not satisfied unless you remove other peoples' freedoms? No compromise? You must come out on top?
Why does it have to be "freedom of religion at the expense of others' rights" as well?
It's really selfish behavior. To want it to become law is deplorable. You have your freedom and yet you're not satisfied unless you remove other peoples' freedoms? No compromise? You must come out on top?
This. Never gonna happen.
Because herp derp respecting other peoples' rights is an infringement on personal religion.
Or something.
I can't always fully translate stupid to English.
anarckitty
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Here is a link to Say No to the bill
http://www.credomobilize.com/petitions/say-no-to-georgia-s-discrimination-bill-hb-1023-sb-377?sp_ref=31193461.4.3812.f.0.5&source=fb_share_sp
http://www.credomobilize.com/petitions/say-no-to-georgia-s-discrimination-bill-hb-1023-sb-377?sp_ref=31193461.4.3812.f.0.5&source=fb_share_sp
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