Louisiana State Rep. Mike Johnson (R-Bossier City) filed a bill that would allow private businesses to refuse to recognize same-sex marriage, should it become legal in Louisiana.
Oh noes.....you might have to recognize that gay folks are legally married! THE HORROR! /sarcasm
The legislation would allow a private company to not offer the same benefits to legally-recognized same-sex married couples, as other married couples, on the basis of a religious objection.
Johnson describes his bill as protecting business owners from government retaliation based on their personal beliefs about marriage. It is meant to protect people on both sides of the same-sex marriage debate, he said.
Wow. Protection for the business owners! What protection does the discriminated-against LGBT community have?
So far, the only sports that could pull out of LA are the Sugar Bowl, and possibly the NFL (New Orleans is looking to host another SuperBowl. The NFL could say "no". I don't see the Saints moving out of New Orleans). The NCAA women’s Final Four is scheduled to occur in Louisiana in 2020. Bobby Jindal hasn't said if he would support the bill, although he has expressed support for legislation that would "strengthen religious liberty protection". And he believes businesses should have the right to refuse services for weddings, so I can't imagine he won't support the bill.
I suppose I should get the #BoycottLouisiana hashtag ready for Twitter and Facebook.
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