Like many, I was somewhat relieved that Arizona government decided to let some things just be between individuals and not necessarily be hard coded into legislation. If someone didn't want to take my wedding pictures, I would just hire someone else. I must admit I was married at the Chicago City Hall by a judge who believed in ghosts, but that is whole other story.
Tom Egan this morning lays out the basic tenant of the constitution that the Republican party is working to overturn. Never in the history of this country has religion been allowed to dictate government law. The constitution protects freedom of religion as defined by freedom of worship limited by adherence to law.
So Mormon's cannot have 10 wives, legally. Religion cannot sanction keeping women or men prisoners who want to leave the sect. That is kidnapping.
But that is what is happening in this never ending war on ObamaCare. Government passed a law saying insurance had to provided certain things. Now, elements of the GOP are saying this violates Freedom of Religion. In essence, Religion will trump government legislation. This has never been what the Constitution meant by Freedom of Religion. Worship was constrained to houses of worship and private homes; not including places of work.
Link to Tom Egan article that opened my eyes to this
If the Supreme Court upholds this, it will be opening up a can of worms similar to what "Stand Your Ground" has done. All you have to do is believe something and you can violate a law. I shudder at what "Stand Your Ground" has done. It means any gang banger can shoot another gang banger because he fears for his life. The only way to convict him is to hope he shoots an innocent victim.
I will not travel to Florida or any other state with a "Stand Your Ground" law. Innocent people are too at risk of being shot by an individual who is naturally fearful, which is every human being in existence.
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