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theHandpuppet

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13. Nope, not regional bigotry. Just practical advice.

Reply to geek tragedy (Reply #10)

Thu Feb 13, 2014, 03:30 PM

Feb 2014

If you're gay, traveling through Kansas could literally be dangerous. Something more LGBTs should consider when making travel plans. There are other states proposing similar legislation so it's hard to keep current, but the scope of Kansas' law is jaw-dropping.

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Kansas� Anti-Gay Segregation Bill Is an Abomination [View all] DonViejo Feb 2014 OP

The governor signing a hate bill, sad day in Kansas. sarcasmo Feb 2014 #1

Damn, sounds like something out of Russia.... quinnox Feb 2014 #2

... WorseBeforeBetter Feb 2014 #4

How can this be constitutional? (nt) gaspee Feb 2014 #3

It's not, but since when have bigots cared about the constitution? nt geek tragedy Feb 2014 #7

One more hoop to jump through. Behind the Aegis Feb 2014 #5

I wish we could refuse service to the entire state of Kansas geek tragedy Feb 2014 #6

Seriously, LGBTS need to consider avoiding Kansas at all costs theHandpuppet Feb 2014 #8

Oh noez, regional bigotry! geek tragedy Feb 2014 #10

Nope, not regional bigotry. Just practical advice. theHandpuppet Feb 2014 #13

i was being facetious--i agree with you 100% nt geek tragedy Feb 2014 #15

"There are other states proposing similar legislation...."... DonViejo Feb 2014 #16

Code phrase = "religious liberty" theHandpuppet Feb 2014 #17

I think we should all boycott Kansas. I wonder what products are made there? I'll look it up. nt okaawhatever Feb 2014 #11

Even better, support those states which support equality. theHandpuppet Feb 2014 #14

Well okay, but the Koch Brothers are based in Kansas so it is really a two for one. I didn't include okaawhatever Feb 2014 #20

Kansas is the throbbing heart of ignorance. Bluenorthwest Feb 2014 #9

I was reading the comments in the local paper about this and it was very refreshing. The people of okaawhatever Feb 2014 #21

sickening. nt Demo_Chris Feb 2014 #12

BOYCOTT Kansas made products. Don't buy into the hate! Here's a list: okaawhatever Feb 2014 #18

Well, the only thing positive I can say about this justiceischeap Feb 2014 #19

Sick Bastards All They Know is How to Hate. rbrnmw Feb 2014 #22