It is an assault against the person, isn't it? Nascar knows the value of the individual. It is easy for many people to look around the family and friends and see the people this law effects.
It is a very dangerous law. Our LGBT community could be victimized rather than elevated to the rights we all enjoy in the USA. It was very important Nascar's voice was added to the concerns of so many.
The law could cause people to feel differently about themselves in a harmful way. It could cause others to see certain people differently, especially when they are applying for jobs or participating socially. Some people will see this as permission to concentrate hate on others.
The USA includes everyone in this democracy on an equal footing with everyone else and that is the source of our strength as a country and a people. What gets me is the legislation is not necessary. Why even go there? It makes no sense.
Another person cannot be an insult. Not in their being. They can do insulting things and society won't stand for it. But, for one person to consider another person an insult is harmful to our country. We don't need these laws.
It is a very dangerous law. Our LGBT community could be victimized rather than elevated to the rights we all enjoy in the USA. It was very important Nascar's voice was added to the concerns of so many.
The law could cause people to feel differently about themselves in a harmful way. It could cause others to see certain people differently, especially when they are applying for jobs or participating socially. Some people will see this as permission to concentrate hate on others.
The USA includes everyone in this democracy on an equal footing with everyone else and that is the source of our strength as a country and a people. What gets me is the legislation is not necessary. Why even go there? It makes no sense.
Another person cannot be an insult. Not in their being. They can do insulting things and society won't stand for it. But, for one person to consider another person an insult is harmful to our country. We don't need these laws.
NASCAR (click here) has issued a statement expressing its disappointment with
Indiana Governor Mike Pence’s decision to signing the "Religious Freedom
Rights Act" into law, an act which could give Indiana businesses the
right to refuse service to LGBT customers.
Here is the statement from NASCAR:
NASCAR is disappointed by the recent legislation passed in Indiana. We will not embrace nor participate in exclusion or intolerance. We are committed to diversity and inclusion within our sport and therefore will continue to welcome all competitors and fans at our events in the state of Indiana and anywhere else we race.
NASCAR joins the NCAA, NBA, and WNBA in publicly denouncing the new law. Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay has also come out against the law, although the NFL has remained silent....
