Arizona legislators have done something stupid again. Shooting themselves in the foot is easy for these fool Republicans in this state. Because some religious members fear that they may be forced to support a community in giving service to them has caused them to protect themselves with a bit of legislation that states they cannot be forced against their will to perform such duties as taking a photograph, baking a cake, or even probably shining their shoes.
This bill is directed at gays and lesbians who have decided to make their voices heard after suffering years of quiet and silent lives, hiding often behind the air of respectability of marriage even, but nonetheless practicing a homosexual lifestyle.
There are nations who punish homosexual behavior in many parts of the world and whose laws regulate such behavior. The USA is undergoing the experience of recognizing this group of people who choose to have romance, sexual cohabitation, and life partnerships with members of the same sex. Homosexuality is as old as the time of mankind on earth most likely but there are few records to support that claim.
Whether homosexuality is a born condition or a learned condition is a matter of opinion. People are naturally attracted to one another at early ages, so it is a matter of opinion as to the veracity of born to be homosexuals. I think most learn it through practice, and then accept it as a matter of course. Sex is one of those things that is taught and so I wonder at how many pedophiles have probably convinced a group of youngsters that they could be good in bed with grown adult men. Women may be guilty as well, but fewer cases are reported and known to be that of a woman molesting a girl child or even a boy child.
Each religious group has its own beliefs about the teachings of its religious leader...some are more strict than others in interpretation of the Biblical records when it comes to Christian beliefs. Fundamentalists differ from Episcopals who are known to have accepted homosexual men in their clergy as well as their congregation. Most Christian beliefs do not accept homosexuality into their faith because of the word fornication...all homosexual behavior is fornication of a kind.
Old Testament does clearly explain that Jehovah God disapproves of homosexual behavior. Jesus does not ever directly address any matter of sexuality except through marriage and adultery, prostitution as in Mary Magdalene. It is stupid and wrong to think that he would endorse homosexual behavior at all.
So for that reason, some Christians piously believe that they should deny a homosexual a business opportunity when he asks for one...and that is what the bill is about...that some poor Christian will not be committing a sin against God for helping a homosexual get a photograph, a piece of cake at his or her wedding, or a shoe shined if the shoe shiner knows that a known homosexual is demanding it from him.
In truth, nobody should be forced against their will to provide any business service, and there are times when businesses can say no, I do not want your money in my establishment because it could become a law suit if you go out into the world and kill someone due to my selling you a gun, a bottle of whiskey, or a machete. Businesses do have the right to say NO when it is likely that they will be blamed for giving a drunk too much to drink, or putting a gun into the hands of a killer, etc.etc.etc.
So in the end, reason should be the answer to this. Homosexuals should learn who is friendly to them and who is not. Just stay away from those who disapprove and go to the next baker, photographer, or gun dealer..what ever...but making Arizona business men look like idiots planting signs saying we serve everyone is just as banal and stupid as is saying We only serve Americans which I have seen in New Mexico restaurants.
Life is rough in this USA. So, hopefully, Governor Jan Brewer will just say No to Bill 1062, and Veto it. Life will resume as ever...We only serve Americans in this restaurant...Foreigners stay home! We don't want your rubles, pesos, or pounds!
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