By a vote of 72-42, the Kansas House of Representatives has taken a stand in favor of "religious freedom" by denying same-sex couples their rights under the law. The bill would deny services, including unemployment benefits and foster care, to same-sex couples. (The bill offers no exemption from taxation for same-sex couples, however.)
State Rep. Charles Macheers (R), one of the bill’s staunchest advocates, argued that the provision was designed to prevent discrimination against religious individuals during a speech on the House floor Tuesday.
The bill enables "religious individuals" to continue to discriminate against gays because...because...because...freedom! Yeah, that's the ticket! The freedom to harrass homosexuals must not be infringed upon!
Why does one have the feeling that these people are about a notch from trying to reinstate slavery?
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