Post by pavel on Apr 14, 2016 3:43:06 GMT -6
Gwinnett County Commissioner Tommy Hunter joined the voices who have criticized Gov. Nathan Deal for his recent veto of House Bill 757, which has been more commonly referred to as the “religious freedom bill” in the media.
“I generally don’t take the time in these meetings to make political statements, but since I do have this venue, and I don’t know if he watches it or not, but I want to address it to our governor and let him know that I disagree with his decision to veto House Bill 757,” Hunter said during the commission’s business meeting on Tuesday.
“I believe he’s wrong and I believe he’ll find that will be on the wrong side of history.”
The bill stirred emotions from proponents and opponents of the bill. Opponents argued it would lead to discrimination, particularly against gay people, but proponents have argued in response that it allows Georgia residents, churches and business owners to practice their religious beliefs freely and that no discrimination could take place if it is barred by state or federal laws.
However, Deal said “That is too great a risk to take” when he announced his decision to veto the bill on March 28. Since then, he has been criticized by conservative groups, some of which have accused him of caving to businesses and industries who came out against the bill and threatened boycotts of the state.
Read more: www.gwinnettdailypost.com/local/politics/political-notebook-commissioner-calls-out-deal-for-religious-freedom-veto/article_322c4308-fdce-5121-8c7e-52e246112493.html
“I generally don’t take the time in these meetings to make political statements, but since I do have this venue, and I don’t know if he watches it or not, but I want to address it to our governor and let him know that I disagree with his decision to veto House Bill 757,” Hunter said during the commission’s business meeting on Tuesday.
“I believe he’s wrong and I believe he’ll find that will be on the wrong side of history.”
The bill stirred emotions from proponents and opponents of the bill. Opponents argued it would lead to discrimination, particularly against gay people, but proponents have argued in response that it allows Georgia residents, churches and business owners to practice their religious beliefs freely and that no discrimination could take place if it is barred by state or federal laws.
However, Deal said “That is too great a risk to take” when he announced his decision to veto the bill on March 28. Since then, he has been criticized by conservative groups, some of which have accused him of caving to businesses and industries who came out against the bill and threatened boycotts of the state.
Read more: www.gwinnettdailypost.com/local/politics/political-notebook-commissioner-calls-out-deal-for-religious-freedom-veto/article_322c4308-fdce-5121-8c7e-52e246112493.html