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In reply to the discussion: Oops. Somebody Didn't See That Coming - By Josh Marshall [View all]NutmegYankee
(16,314 posts)6. The answer is no.
Most states have specific laws on the books that outlaw discrimination based on race, religion, sex, etc. Those laws are protected under the strong compelling governmental interest exception. What Indiana lacks versus say Connecticut, a state with a RFPA, is the law protecting sexual orientation and gender Identity. Connecticut has those laws, so the RFPA only serves to stop things like local governments making laws that ban religious expression, such as building code inspectors ticketing Jews celebrating Sukkot by making temporary shelters in their yards. In that instance, the temporary shelters are not subject to Certificate of Occupancy rules.
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This law isn't just aimed at the LGBT community is it? Can't the discrimination be for other
rhett o rick
Mar 2015
#2
If a business person discriminates in Connecticut, they can go to jail for 30 days.
NutmegYankee
Mar 2015
#13
It's not clear to me why businesses in IN can't discriminate against anyone they feel is not in
AlinPA
Mar 2015
#24
There are seperate laws that are considered "compelling government interest".
NutmegYankee
Mar 2015
#25
It ends when there is a "compelling state interest" that trumps the religious objection
caraher
Mar 2015
#14
Under most state statutes, the state takes action once discrimination is reported.
NutmegYankee
Mar 2015
#19
What they need is shaming, massive loss of business, anything and everything that is legal
NoJusticeNoPeace
Mar 2015
#26
But it can be used against anyone. All one has to do is claim they thought you was gay when
rhett o rick
Mar 2015
#32
It just cannot be stressed enough how this IS REPUBLICAN THOUGHT and they march in lockstep across
world wide wally
Mar 2015
#7
Poor mike dence playing at defense.. he "..just cannot account for the hostility.." yada yada yada..
Cha
Mar 2015
#15
Not to worry Gov. Pence, Arkansas is rushing in to up-one you. Hopefully,
sinkingfeeling
Mar 2015
#22
Why did the damn burst now? It is March Madness. In Indiana. Home of the NCAA High Temple.
Fred Sanders
Mar 2015
#33
Part of it is when Obama said "We are not a collection of Red States and Blue States"....
Spitfire of ATJ
Mar 2015
#40