Conservatives in Arizona push the anti-gay bill, but the governor vetoes it

Conservatives in Arizona push the bill and the governor vetoes China News Service, February 28 According to British media reports on the 27th, Arizona Governor Bruce...

China News Service, February 28 According to British media reports on the 27th, Arizona Governor Brewer vetoed the anti-gay bill. The bill allows employers to refuse service to gay customers on the basis of religious beliefs.

Brewer said the bill could have "unintended and negative consequences."

The anti-gay bill is called a bill to protect religious freedom by some social conservatives. But opponents criticized it as legitimizing anti-gay discrimination.

Business groups warned that the bill would harm Arizona's reputation and discourage other companies from moving operations to Arizona.

Brewer told reporters that the bill does not address issues related to religious freedom in Arizona.

She said she had never heard of a corporate employer’s religious freedom being violated in Arizona.

Brewer said she vetoed the bill because she believed the bill "creates more problems than it solves." The bill could divide Arizona, which is unimaginable and undesirable.

In vetoing the bill, Brewer would align himself with business groups on the issue, including Intel, Marriott, Major League Baseball, the Arizona Chamber of Commerce and others.

When Brewer announced his veto of the bill, the Arizona Capitol immediately erupted in cheers.

Arizona Equal Opportunity Chairman Weininger said that vetoing the anti-gay bill sends a clear message to those who use religion as an excuse that "we have had enough of discriminatory treatment."