[mylife]

None of it was forced.

Your the one that’s offended.

[SoConPubbie]

None of it was forced.

1. Was it published far and wide with the same level of coverage that the bill got that it had an Opt-Out?
2. If it was not forced, why the need for the bill?

Here are the answers because I don't expect you to answer either honestly or objectively:

1. No, it was not.

2. It was not needed. It was an attempt at "Compassionate" conservatism by Perry and should tell every Conservative using his/her brain that they can expect more of the same Nanny State Big Government "solutions" from Rick "Open-Borders" Perry if he were to, God-forbid, become President.