[dukeman]

Press release from a gay rights group in CA. A clear attack on free speech!

[Caipirabob]

Undt you vill Komply!

[2banana]

No free speech for you...

Wonder how they would feel if similar legislation was on the governor's desk for Christians or gun owners or conservatives...

[The Ghost of FReepers Past]

No doubt the SCOTUS will find this one constitutional, if anyone dare sue that is.

[Millee]

“When I run for office, I want to be sure that I am judged on my knowledge, experience and integrity, and not viewed on stereotypes or hate,” said Marina Gatto, a 16-year-old gay rights activist.

I think the WTF kitty would be appropriate here.

[Brilliant]

They don't really have free speech in CA anyway. Heck, even freedom of thought was abolished years ago.

[Caipirabob]

You know, all the sudden the concept of one state launching an attack against another doesn't seem so far out of reach.

CA Conservatives and all decent folks need to be liberated from this tyranny.

[CAP811]

I hate this Friggin state, time to move to Texas.

[American Quilter]

Surely Arnold's too smart to fall for this. But he also has to be strong enough, so maybe I shouldn't hold my breath.

[goldstategop]

Its not about preventing mean-spirited homophobia. Its about silencing candidates with Christian values. Don't be fooled by the innocous seeming intent of this legislation. The aim is to outlaw any criticism of the gay lifestyle the Gaystapo disapproves of.

(Denny Crane: "Sometimes you can only look for answers from God and failing that... and Fox News".)

[TheBigB]

The legislation, sponsored by Equality California (EQCA), would prohibit the use of any negative appeal based on prejudice against LGBT people by candidates or campaign committees who sign the voluntary pledge provided for in the Code of Fair Campaign Practices.

So if you don't sign this voluntary pledge, this doesn't mean a darn thing?

[Tolerance Sucks Rocks]

So now opposition to homosexual marriage and gay partner benefits will be interpreted as incitement to violence against gays by knuckle-dragging low-lifes?

[concerned about politics]

The Governor now has 12 days to sign or veto AB 866.

Just throw it in the garbage. No one wants anything to do with that crap. If they want kink, let them start a kink club, but keep it out of normal Americans faces.

[caseinpoint]

Totally ridiculous. I especially like that line about "Candidates must live up to a higher standard willing to represent all constituencies and communities." First, tell that to Sheila Kuehl or Barbara Boxer or any of those other extremists. Second, it is impossible to represent all constituences and communities because too often their interests are diametrically opposed to each other. To the victor go the spoils. If I elect a Republican, I expect that Republican to represent Republican ideals. If a Democrat is elected, I expect that Democrat to represent Democratic ideals.

If this bill is signed by The Terminator, expect it to be impossible to take a stand against gay marriage or any of their other causes. Any candidate will be immediately confronted with someone demanding he or she take a stand on the issue and if the candidate so much as demurs on the answer, the campaign war chest will be eaten up by court proceedings for "hate speech". Will it be challenged in court? Of course. Litigation is California's idea of a fun time.

[Owl558]

I notice that the article simply spews a bunch of platitudes, but doesn't give examples of the so-called gay bashing that goes on. Can't say that I've ever heard any in a Statewide campaign, at least, not that I can remember.

[Albion Wilde]

Hasn't this state fallen into the ocean yet??

[LoneRangerMassachusetts]

Homosexual activists are the opposite of what they claim. They claim to be gay, but they are miserable. They claim that heterosexuals are homophobes, but they are the ones living in fear of heterosexuals. What they truly are in fact are HOMOFASCISTS.

The really strange thing of opposition here is the German homosexuals helped bring fascism to Europe under Hitler. In the end Hitler, himself a closet homosexual, wiped them out. Hitler the homo

[Always Right]

Why not include class welfare or wealth discrimination to that list?

[doc30]

Candidates should not discriminate and victimize the LGBT community for political purposes

Then why do you have to politicize the LGBT community to begin with?

[Allan]

A Canadian would like to know:

Does the First Amendment still apply in the USA?

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