america is so backwards yet they think they're the best and most 'free' country in the world
I agree.
This law just reflects the people's intolerance and hatred. Bull***t, it is.
In Germany at least we have a law to not discriminate people (Das Allgemeine Gleichbehandlungsgesetz) regardless of religion, ethnicity, gender, sexual identity, race, age etc.
I don't understand how a law that allows not even private individuals, but also companies etc. can be passed in a country that claims to be first world.
In my school the kids from seventh to ninth grade had "no racism, school with courage" (or however their called) projects about two weeks ago and made posters etc. to exhibit in the school.
Now there are "homophobia is gay" posters all over our walls :'D
I think one should sensibilize society, especially young people, for discrimination and racism and make them aware that no, it is neither okay to beat up a gay kid, nor refuse to serve a gay man/woman later in life (or a black woman with two heads or whatever).
So by allowing people to discriminate others, one tells them at the same time that it is okay to do so.
And one can babble all day about how people should be free to act like they want to and bah bah bah, but the message this law delivers remains the same.