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Everything posted by mrshoward
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No, that is an income exemption waiver from the penalty for being uninsured.
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AP NEWS Update: Garland Texas shooting at Mohammed comic contest
mrshoward replied to gpatt0n's topic in Paulding County NEWS
If only Pamela Geller had not worn that short skirt... -
Indiana to pass law that could allow discrimination against gays
mrshoward replied to Brian's topic in RECENT TOPICS
I believe the preferred nomenclature is "framework for a future agreement." I counted the word "IF" at least 127 times yesterday before I got bored. -
Indiana to pass law that could allow discrimination against gays
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There is no nuclear deal with Iran... it does not exist. -
This is what real hate looks like : https://twitter.com/joansalihi/status/583720203718152192
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Indiana to pass law that could allow discrimination against gays
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"We all know the Civil Rights Movement really got going when Rosa Parks went door-to-door trying to find someone who wouldn’t give her a ride." - Orwell Forks -
Women and gays are in grave danger in many Muslim countries. Hate for the gay community by holding the exact same position as most Democrats just a few short years ago ? ? ? I've openly supported gay marriage for well over 20 years and I have worked with Afghan charities... how bout you ? ? ?
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Indiana to pass law that could allow discrimination against gays
mrshoward replied to Brian's topic in RECENT TOPICS
I've posted several links in this thread that explain the background of this type legislation. (and yes those links are from a couple of right wing sources, but they also contain a lot of basic information on the issue.) -
Indiana to pass law that could allow discrimination against gays
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You really need to read the legal precedents on this issue... they are just shy of unanimous. The Obama Justice Department has used this very same RFRA defense in federal court. -
Indiana to pass law that could allow discrimination against gays
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So RFRAs Don’t License Discrimination?No. RFRA is a shield, not a sword. It can be used to defend oneself against lawsuits or administrative action. It can’t be used affirmatively to try and deprive others of the protections of law. http://thefederalist.com/2015/03/30/your-questions-on-indianas-religious-freedom-bill-answered/ -
Indiana to pass law that could allow discrimination against gays
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I have openly supported gay marriage for well over 20 years... I also support the constitutional right to free exercise of religion. These two positions are not mutually exclusive. -
Indiana to pass law that could allow discrimination against gays
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This law does not allow for discrimination and does not address homosexuality at all. The federal statute has been successfully used to defend the religious practices of Native Americans and Sikhs. It has never been successfully used as an affirmative defense in any case involving gay civil rights. Time to do a bit more research... -
Indiana to pass law that could allow discrimination against gays
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Try again... the precedent already exists : http://www.nationalreview.com/article/416160/indiana-protecting-discrimination-josh-blackman -
Indiana to pass law that could allow discrimination against gays
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Oh the horror of being asked to entertain another point of view... -
Indiana to pass law that could allow discrimination against gays
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If you run your cursor over the line the link is clearly visible. -
Indiana to pass law that could allow discrimination against gays
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Your Questions On Indiana’s Religious Freedom Bill, Answered -
Indiana to pass law that could allow discrimination against gays
mrshoward replied to Brian's topic in RECENT TOPICS
What we are faced with is much ado over nothing... these laws have been on the books for over 20 years. -
Indiana to pass law that could allow discrimination against gays
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Keep America Weird : http://www.nationalreview.com/article/416202/keep-america-weird-matthew-Schmitz -
Your toddler might be a racist : http://pjmedia.com/tatler/2015/03/27/guess-the-party-lawmaker-calls-colleagues-18-month-old-toddler-a-racist/
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Paper bags are available upon request.
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Indiana to pass law that could allow discrimination against gays
mrshoward replied to Brian's topic in RECENT TOPICS
And signed into law by President Bill Clinton... -
environment Sen. Lindsey Graham says climate change is man-made
mrshoward replied to gpatt0n's topic in RECENT TOPICS
Damn those crickets are loud.