thismeintiel said: It's interesting to see those lashing out against "bigotry" be so bigoted towards religion. We don't even have real examples of people turning gays away, unless you want to count the ridiculous case of a woman getting mad because a certain baker wouldn't make her a wedding cake (even though there are probably dozens of bakeries in that area who would, the baker offered to find another one who would, AND the baker had made things for them before), yet it's so easy to label others as bigots and haters and they deserved to be hated. Yet another example of the "open-minded" actually being closed minded, as their opinion is the only correct one and the other side needs to MADE to agree with them. No debate. Just name calling. Also another example of people focusing on Christians like are the scum of the earth, but ignoring the true examples of hatred towards gays. I mean sure, let's focus on a gay woman being politely turned away when she wanted a wedding cake, while we ignore the fact that countless gays are being thrown off buildings in some Arab countries. Hell, they're slaughtering the Christians, too. But those damn Christians, am I right? |
The problem is, where does it stop? First, it won't be enough to reject those who don't fit people's religious views, soon it'll be people of differnet races and creeds not being allowed in certain sectors altogether. The whole idea behind this law is pushback. Taking things as far as they go trying to create a grey area with civil rights. One day, it's open rejection, later, it will be the scenarios in other countries you speak of. It's not like America is immune to violence towards other races and beliefs, it was built on it. We're being doomed to repeat history with laws like this, and it's completely counterproductive toward growth when you can hide behind faith, which you can mold to fit your personal codas at any time, as a shield for your bigotry.
That's the issue with the some of the Arab countries you mention, non-secularism. And htat's exactly what these people want, a callback for the days when you can shame and grief people for being what they are. No one can change the way you feel, but a line is crossed when you use the government to enforce your hate. Ironically, by the same government that protects your religious freedom.