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Feb 18, 2013 | Posted by: Rick in Kansas

Discriminatory bill needs a veto

Full story: hamptonroads.com

The First Amendment protects freedom of association. It's a stretch, however, to suggest that it blesses groups that use taxpayer dollars to associate exclusively with those who share discriminatory beliefs.

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Gnothi Seuton

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" ... Taxpayers should not be required to support groups that don't open membership to all classes of taxpayers. Such groups are permitted to exist, but if the groups demand purity through exclusivity, they should do so on their members' own dimes ... "

I agree.
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snyper wrote:
From the opinion ...
" ... Taxpayers should not be required to support groups that don't open membership to all classes of taxpayers. Such groups are permitted to exist, but if the groups demand purity through exclusivity, they should do so on their members' own dimes ... "
I agree.
me too

“Together for 24, legal for 5”

Since: Sep 07

Littleton, NH

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You can hope and pray, prostate yourself toward Mecca, self-flagellate, present burnt offerings, sacrifice virgins, or perform whatever other magical summons you will. Governor Ultrasound is looking forward to signing this bill.

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