The press release from Cranford.
“This is a disgrace and an indignity to Americans’ right to be protected from the abuses of other people’s religions,” said American Atheists President David Silverman. “Shame on the Supreme Court, which has effectively told Americans that if you can come up with a religious excuse, you are above the law. This is an injustice of the highest order for separation of religion and government, for equality, and for the constitutional protections guaranteed to all Americans.”
“The Court has granted religious liberties to some corporations, claiming they have the same rights as citizens. What about the rights of the women, the workers? We fear the consequences of this decision on publicly traded corporations in the future,” said Managing Director Amanda Knief, a lawyer and public policy expert.
I’m uneasy about this one. They’ve spent the past year or so screaming about big tents and allies and “just disagreements,” but as soon as there’s a chance to make points/money off of the dismissal of women, they’re all up ons. But, y’know, abortion isn’t so clear cut, right Dave?
Well yes, I have some reservations myself, but then again Amanda’s there, and Nick Fish is.
Absolutely. Amanda’s great. I just wish AA were loudly pro-women’s rights when it wasn’t quite so politically expedient for them. 🙂