Religions in Indiana

So Indiana passed some laws that they believe will protect everyone's religion from . . . you know, all the stuff the religious people feel they need protecting from. Normally, I would be totally against this, but this bill is so open-ended that it could have some very fun consequences. In fact, I think the state will soon find that it has some new religions going on.

For instance, I bet a lot of restaurants will soon be part of a new sect that does not allow children under the age of 12 to be seen. They'll find some verses about it. There are always verses to be found. The important thing will be that no children under 12 will be allowed to eat in any establishment they own. No questions. Gay people will be welcome there, but not children. In some cases, this may even extend all the way up to children under the age of 21.

I think this religion may extend way past restaurants after a while. Many grocery stores will soon become followers as well. Parents can shop there, but their children have to stay at home, out of respect for the religion. Movie theaters will have to designate days when children aren't allowed, just to insure that people don't have to see them.

I bet those places would make a fortune. Think about it. Going places without hearing the whining, screaming, crying, and complaining of children. Just quiet, happy adult energy. It would be awesome, wouldn't it? Even for people who have kids, this would be awesome. You'd have LEGAL REASONS not to let your kids go with you. How great is that?

Of course, we know this won't happen. People aren't going to start religions to ban children just because they allow the shit out of everyone. They won't do this because we know it's wrong and kids are just part of life and we have to deal with them. Was that my completely NOT subtle comment on the law in Indiana? YES. It was.

Just because people offend you, if they're not causing you harm or damage, you really have no right to tell them to go away. They're part of life. Maybe not a part you like, but they're still here. Get over it.