Mississippi gov. signs law allowing businesses to deny service to LGBT community

[Contrary1]

And yet another state joins in the lunacy:

"Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant on Tuesday signed a law that allows businesses to deny service to gay couples based on religious belief.

According to a statement, Bryant signed the legislation "to protect sincerely held religious beliefs and moral convictions of individuals, organizations and private associations" from "discriminatory action" by state government, including counties, cities and institutions of higher education.

Bryant claimed the law "does not limit any constitutionally protected rights or actions of any citizens" of Mississippi — a view likely to be contested by opponents of such so-called religious freedom bills. But he also said the new law would not "attempt to challenge federal laws," even those conflicting with Mississippi state law.

Governmental organizations must still provide services, though individual employees can opt out."

The above includes the entire article: http://www.politico.com/story/2016/04/mississippi-governor-law-deny-service-gay-221575#ixzz44z25bn8p

[LakeVermilion]

1. I live in Minnesota. We are a net-giver state. Mississippi is a taker state.

I'll be damned if my tax money goes to support the bigoted government of Mississippi. As far as I'm concerned, lets remove the defense industry from Mississippi. Our tax money shouldn't support a state that doesn't treat its citizens equally. Time for Mississippi to feel financial pain for the actions of its leaders.