(07-16-2017 11:05 AM)bullet Wrote:  

(07-16-2017 10:59 AM)Tom in Lazybrook Wrote:  

(07-15-2017 10:47 PM)ODUsmitty Wrote:  Tom, simple question, and I ask for an honest answer from you.

You have voiced your support for a lifestyle, and believe strongly that this lifestyle is "appropriate". I have voiced my moral objections to this lifestyle, not ever asking nor demanding the arm of the law to take any action to minimize the rights of you or those that believe with you. As we both share First Amendment rights, why does your side demand my acceptance of your behavior that I find disagreeable when my side asks nothing more than to not be forced to participate in events or ceremonies demonstrating acceptance of your behavior that I find objectionable? Particularly when such challenges destroy private businesses. Why does your side insist that your rights trump mine? I'd respectfully request an honest answer

When LGBT persons enjoy the same protections as Christians, then you can ask me that question. It is illegal to deny public accommodations, housing, employment, or a multitude of other benefits because they are a Christian. It is LEGAL to discriminate against LGBT persons in most of the country.

My rights should EQUAL yours.

I must have missed that. When did Christians become a "protected group" under the law?

Federal Law prohibits discrimination in public accommodations, housing, employment and a multitude of other areas on the basis of RELIGION. If you feel that you've been discriminated against because you are Christian, you have a legal mechanism to sue, and even can go to the EEOC.

The more you know.

Gays cannot sue because the discrimination is LEGAL.