The state that I grew up in and love so much is literally making discriminating against citizens legal. HOW IS THIS AMERICAN OR RIGHT?!?
— Meghan McCain (@MeghanMcCain) February 21, 2014
Arizona’s SB 1062, passed by the state legislature but not yet signed by Gov. Jan Brewer, would provide legal protection to people or companies facing discrimination lawsuits if they are acting upon their “sincerely held” religious beliefs. The Arizona Capitol Times provides as an example a widely cited case in which a business refused to provide services for a gay wedding, claiming that same-sex marriage violated their religious beliefs.
The bill has caught the attention of many, as well as celebrities like George Takei and Marlee Matlin.
If the AZ "turn away the gay" bill is signed into law, I'll help force the state to face the fire. Read how: http://t.co/2iF2lccLNV
— George Takei (@GeorgeTakei) February 22, 2014
I will reconsider any invitation to someplace that allows it's citizens the "right to discriminate." For me, freedom is about INCLUSION.
— Marlee Matlin (@MarleeMatlin) February 22, 2014
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A Tucson pizzeria has scored big with this sign posted on its doors.
Funny how just being decent is starting to seem radical these says. pic.twitter.com/ygZcMDlgEX
— Rocco's Pizzeria (@tucsonpizza) February 21, 2014
This is why I LOVE my Chicago! RT @tucsonpizza Funny how just being decent is starting to seem radical these days. pic.twitter.com/E3IOZeFGgm
— Marlee Matlin (@MarleeMatlin) February 22, 2014
Gov. Brewer has until next Friday to either sign or veto the bill.
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