Wednesday, February 26, 2014
Brewer Vetoes Homophobic Bill
Arizona Republican Governor Jan Brewer, facing an upwelling of opposition to a state bill that would allow businesses to discriminate against gays and lesbians, today vetoed the proposed legislation. Both of Arizona's Senators, Jeff Flake and John McCain, along with 2012 Republican Presidential nominee Willard Romney and business leaders in Arizona and across the nation have voiced opposition to Arizona Senate bill 1062, which was backed by local religious right wingers and by such American Taliban groups as Focus on the Family.
We've had our problems with Gov. Brewer in the past -- and certainly will in the future, given her right-wing policy positions -- but on this issue, she did the right thing.
BONUS: Andy Borowitz' lol headline - ARIZONA GOVERNOR VETOES ANTI-GAY BILL: “LET’S FOCUS ON DISCRIMINATING AGAINST MEXICANS”
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It took her long enough! I love that it takes so long to figure out what is the right thing to do in the face of something so wrong. P.E.C.
Exactly. This should have been over and done with 5 minutes after the bill came to her desk. Thanks, P.E.C.
The bill should never have passed both houses in the first place. What a backward thinking state I live in, UGH!
Hi AZBC -- If it's any consolation, several other states (Ohio, for example) were considering the same thing. The tide is turning against the bigots, but they're not giving up without a fight.
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