Religious Bigotry bill signed into law in Mississippi

Can't really say I'm surprised that this happened in a Confede-Red State. Link:

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Mississippi's governor signed into law Thursday a measure that allows individuals and organizations to sue the government over laws that they feel thwart their ability to practice religion. “I am proud to sign the Mississippi Religious Freedom Restoration Act, which will protect the individual religious freedom of Mississippians of all faiths from government interference,” Gov. Phil Bryant said in a statement. Civil rights groups and advocates of the gay community had opposed the measure and believe that when it takes effect in July it could lead to increased discrimination of gays and lesbians. "While I commend his desire to take decisive action to protect the First Amendment rights of Mississippians, this bill – a gross distortion of the American promise of religious freedom – will do far more to hurt that cause in the long run," said Rev. C. Welton Gaddy of the Washington, D.C.-based Interfaith Alliance in a statement. "Sadly, I fear that the Mississippi Religious Freedom Restoration Act is an attempt to codify discrimination."

And for good measure:

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The second half of the bill adds the phrase "In God we trust" to the state seal, which features an eagle with a shield.

What a disgrace.

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