>http://www.kansascity.com/2014/02/25/4848361/missouri-senator-introduces-religious.html
>
>...and I know there is something similar in the works in Arizona and a couple other states right now too. I have to admit I find it somewhat baffling (not to mention disturbing) that while the trend in the country is for sure leaning more towards acceptance and tolerance that these backwards morons want to legalize bigotry.

with you on assessment that ideas like condemming one for his orientation or or colour are probably not smart/wise. OTOH I think the pendulum swings too far if there are laws forcing you to work/serve/service people doing things going against your beliefs - as long as there is no monopoly on the service (if thinking on utilities like electricity, gas or phone access) and your work/service is not in any way publicly funded. And I do know that the last part is slippery to argue, like having a license constitutes some arrangement with "the public".

In my ideal world the bigoted places are allowed to do as they please, will go broke but are not forced to serve those customers owner feels uncomfortable with ;-)