Posted on 02/25/2014 4:49:35 AM PST by iowamark
Looked at strategically, arguments can be made in either direction.
On the surface, Brewer should sign the bill. However, it will be immediately challenged in court, and so many federal judges now worship at the homosexual altar that it will likely be overturned and set a precedent. Remember that AZ falls under the millstone of the 9th Circuit.
Right now, we do not want this challenge to go before the US Supreme Court, because the duplicitous Justice Kennedy is almost guaranteed to vote in favor of homosexuality, making it a 5-4 liberal decision.
Right now, it is not easy to sue for such discrimination in AZ, but if this law is overturned, it may make it much easier to challenge the morality of businesses.
All told, federal judges will dictate to AZ’s elected leaders what they can and cannot do, so it is probably best that they are not given the opportunity.
Don’t you? I thought we were religious rights. Last thing I want is for churches to marry gays?
Either I’m reading it wrong, or you are. http://www.azleg.gov/legtext/51leg/2r/bills/sb1062p.pdf
This changes the language of existing legislation, to extend freedom of religious conscience to businesses. If it becomes law, businesses will have the same legal standing to refuse to engage in practices which violate their religious convictions as individuals have. For example, bakeries cannot be forced to sell homosexual “wedding” cakes.
At least, that’s the way I see it. If I’m wrong, reference Emily Litella.
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