Posted on 05/12/2017 5:22:47 PM PDT by Morgana
FULL TITLE: Outrage as Missouri lawmaker argues there is a 'distinction' between gay people and 'being a human being'
A Republican lawmaker in Missouri sparked an outrage after he said there was a 'distinction' between gay people and 'being a human being'.
Rep. Rick Brattin (R-Harrisonville) was arguing against an amendment for Senate Bill 43 to ban discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity in matters of employment, housing or public accommodation.
Making a case that the amendment would limit religious liberty, Brattin said: 'When you look at the tenets of religion, of the Bible, of the Qur’an, of other religions, there is a distinction between homosexuality and just being a human being.'
Brattin went on to describe transgender people as 'crossdressers' saying: 'Nobody says you need to hate anyone. It is wrong to hate and cast judgement on someone.
'But you have a policy in place that you don't want someone to show up that was a guy yesterday to show up as a girl today and you believe that's wrong and you don't believe that's fitting for your company, then I have that right to say: "No, I'm sorry, you are not going to show up as a cross-dresser today in my business."'
(Excerpt) Read more at dailymail.co.uk ...
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Yes or no?
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