If they really want to make an impression, their communiques ought to include a mock-up of the first post-enactment bill to be sent to Aetna subscribers – with a prominently featured “Brownback Tax” line item.
Truth. After three decades of the letter to John Hinckley that ends with “Did you know [Democrat Running For Office] has been fucking Jody Foster?” I’m ready for a new tasteless, mean Republican joke.
from the link … They are also trying to block an amendment to the Human Rights Act that would give LGBT students at religious schools access to bathrooms and other public facilities. Yes, that’s really a thing – keeping LGBT people from using the bathroom.
Point of order: Cruz’ proposed amendment would ensure that states can keep their anti-SSM laws on the books without federal interference. It would not ban SSM on the federal level.
What it comes down to is they want to allow employers to force their religious beliefs on their employees. If an employer can hire or fire based on their religious beliefs, then can a Jewish employer fire you for eating pork? Can a Hindu employer fire you for eating meat? Can an employer fire you for not attending religious services?
The implications of these protections of “sincere religious beliefs” are frightening and could impact just about anyone who’s not a government employee (and they want there to be as few of those as possible).
They want maximum protection for the freedoms of employers. Employees? Who cares about their freedoms? Typical Republican mindset.