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14. Actually, Section 1 (2) b may in fact argue the exact opposite.

Thu Apr 3, 2014, 11:43 PM

Apr 2014

(b) Laws "neutral" toward religion may burden religious exercise as surely as laws intended to interfere with religious exercise;

http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2014/html/SB/2600-2699/SB2681SG.htm

The anti-gay marriage law is intended to "interfere with religious exercise."

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Mississippi just legalized same sex marriage with SB2681 [View all] karend62 Apr 2014 OP

So toad licking would be okay in ole Miss Politicalboi Apr 2014 #1

Let's not forget peyote Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Apr 2014 #5

well, it's worth a try struggle4progress Apr 2014 #2

Can't wait until July 1st! joshcryer Apr 2014 #16

" THE EXERCISE OF RELIGION; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES." dixiegrrrrl Apr 2014 #3

So that's an out then? TlalocW Apr 2014 #10

Actually, Section 1 (2) b may in fact argue the exact opposite. joshcryer Apr 2014 #14

My favorite law is the one of Unintended Consequences. (n/t) thesquanderer Apr 2014 #6

Title almost made my head explode illachick Apr 2014 #7

Fundamentalist Mormons will now flock to Mississippi. drm604 Apr 2014 #8

K&R DeSwiss Apr 2014 #9

Don't start celebrating too quickly jmowreader Apr 2014 #12

Just use the economic argument. joshcryer Apr 2014 #13

They'll just counter with the "cake" argument jmowreader Apr 2014 #17

Text of the law: joshcryer Apr 2014 #15

More shoot-self-in-foot policy from Mississippi legislature karend62 Apr 2014 #18