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Veto of ‘religious freedom’ bill is free-market capitalism in action

Although Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal should be commended for vetoing the so-called “religious freedom” bill, it is disappointing he did so in response to boycott threats by the NFL and Disney, rather than because it is a thinly disguised attempt to pass discriminatory legislation.

The right is already criticizing the decision, but it is not a First Amendment issue or a matter of political correctness. It is free-market capitalism in action, and those who disagree with Deal’s decision have every right to boycott those corporations involved.

Steve Felten, Paso Robles

This story was originally published March 31, 2016 at 12:43 AM with the headline "Veto of ‘religious freedom’ bill is free-market capitalism in action."

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