Perspective
Dec. 5, 2015
Correcting misinformation on religious freedom laws
Thirty-two states specifically protect religious freedom. Reasonable minds may differ on these laws, but opinions should rest on facts, not scare tactics. By Mitchell Keiter
Mitchell Keiter
Keiter Appellate Law
424 S Beverly Dr
Beverly Hills , CA 90212-4402
Phone: (310) 553-8533
Fax: (310) 203-9853
Email: Mitchell.Keiter@gmail.com
UCLA Law School
Mitchell is a certified appellate specialist. He taught many outstanding students while a professor at Western State University College of Law.
A recent CBS News headline announced, "Bill would let Michigan doctors, EMTs refuse to treat gay patients." Incredulous readers wondered why lawmakers would design a bill to let people die. Of course, the bill did not mention emergency treatment; it protected religious freedom generally, but CBS described an opponent's theory of the bill's conceivable (over)reach.
Thirty-two states specifically protect religious freedom. ...
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