When the tables are turned on "religious freedom"...

Let's make no mistake about it, the "religious freedom" laws being passed in this country are the 21st century's version of Jim Crow laws. While everyone is free to believe as they so choose in their private time, laws have been continually enforced in order to prevent one's personal beliefs from impeding on others' rights when in the workplace. "Religious freedom" laws, like Jim Crow laws, are allowing people's personal beliefs and biases to be carried over into the workplace, preventing certain demographics from being treated as equals in the process. For those who are supporting such legislation, claiming that these laws aren't discriminatory and are just about protecting religious freedom, allow me to run through a pair of scenarios for you...

Scenario #1

Chip Beelzebub: "Hi, and welcome to The Sweetest of Cakes Atheist Bakery. How are you doing this fine day?"

Mary Virgin: "Good, thanks"

Chip: "What can I do for you?"

Mary: "I'd like to buy a cake."

Chip: "Ah, for any special reason?"

Mary: "A wedding"

Chip: "Well, congratulations!"

Mary: "Thanks!"

Chip: "Mind me asking if you're a Christian?"

Mary: "Yes, why?"

Chip: "Well, I'm sorry, but I can't provide you with any of our products or services."

Mary: "Why not?"

Chip: "It's company policy to not serve Christians. We here at SOCAB strongly disagree with their beliefs, and due to the religious freedom bill, it's legal for us to deny these customers service."

Mary: "Oh, okay, well, that makes sense. Have a nice day!"

Chip: "You too, and once again, congratulations!"

Yeah, like that would ever happen...

Scenario #2

Chip Beelzebub: "Hi, and welcome to The Sweetest of Cakes Atheist Bakery. How are you doing this fine day?"

Mary Virgin: "Good, thanks"

Chip: "What can I do for you?"

Mary: "I'd like to buy a cake."

Chip: "Ah, for any special reason?"

Mary: "A wedding"

Chip: "Well, congratulations!"

Mary: "Thanks!"

Chip: "Mind me asking if you're a Christian?"

Mary: "Yes, why?"

Chip: "Well, I'm sorry, but I can't provide you with any of our products or services."

Mary: "Why not?"

Chip: "It's company policy to not serve Christians. We here at SOCAB strongly disagree with their beliefs, and due to the religious freedom bill, it's legal for us to deny these customers service."

Mary: "What?!? You can't do that! That's discrimination!"

Chip: "No it's not; it's religious freedom."

Mary: "Discrimination!"

Chip: "Religious freedom."

Mary: "Discrimination! Why don't you force us to go in separate restrooms and drink from separate water fountains while you're at it, like they did with blacks back in the day?!?"

Chip: "That's completely different. Blacks were deprived of services due to their race, meanwhile you're being denied services because of your creed. Like I said, completely different."

"Religious freedom," the law which uses religion to deny others freedom.

Boycotting jukeboxes because of TouchTunes

I love music and enjoy hitting the bar(s) over the weekend, so naturally, when the mood strikes me, I've never been coy about playing some songs on the jukebox. This past Thursday, a friend of mine turned 50, so several friends of her's, including myself, all met up to celebrate the occasion. At around 9:30, a friend of mine and I both chipped in $5 to play some songs on the jukebox. Four hours and 231 skips later, we gave up on hearing the songs we had selected, and went home knowing we had just wasted $5. This wasn't the first time such a thing had happened to me (and many others), and due to that, I'll be boycotting jukeboxes. Why? The scam known as TouchTunes. You see, here's how the plot typically breaks down. A person (or group of people) downloads the TouchTunes app on his/her phone, consumes one too many adult beverages, and due to this, has less care for spending extra money to hear the songs of their choosing right NOW. That's the thing with TouchTun

The difference between "looking" and "checking out"

I may be way off with these numbers, but it's my approximation that at least 75% of individuals whom are involved in a serious relationship feel it's perfectly acceptable to "check out" members of the opposite sex they're not involved with. Meanwhile, approximately 25% either don't feel this is acceptable or aren't sure about the matter. I hadn't thought about this matter for a while, but since I've been dating a woman for about 8 months, the topic has been pondered about some. When reading or hearing others discuss this very issue, I often times hear comments similar to the following: "It's human nature to look." "There's nothing wrong with checking others out. I'm sure he/she does it too!" "It's fine to do it. Just don't tell your boyfriend/girlfriend about it or do it in front of them!" "It's natural to find people attractive." When observing the array of comments, I i

The verdict is in. To no one's surprise, Jonathan Hoenig has been found guilty of being an idiot.

Just recently, when discussing the Michael Brown shooting and whether or not race had anything to do with it, Fox News contributor Jonathan Hoenig said, "You know who talks about race? Racists." One moment while I provide Mr. Hoenig with the well deserved slow-clap. :: slow-claps for two seconds :: So, that was quite the line by Mr. Hoenig, wasn't it? "You know who talks about race? Racists." Well, wasn't he just talking about race? So, by his own words, I guess that makes him a racist. Also, if he wants to be consistent, does this mean that people whom talk about gender are sexists and people whom talk about sexual orientation are homophobes? With that line of thinking, Hoenig would engage in the following back-and-forths: Hoenig: "So, who are you voting for?" A woman: "The Democratic candidate, because he's been adamant about his support for equal rights for women." Hoenig: "You sexist feminist nazi!"

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