Andrew Stoddard: My LDS faith leads me to support the Equality Act

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

65% : I want to make sure that all of my brothers and sisters can live in our great country and enjoy all of its wonderful amenities and experiences free from discrimination and prejudice regardless of their gender, race, socioeconomic status, religion and, yes, sexual orientation and gender identity.
60% : It would also expand religious protections to a broader array of businesses and services, thus better guaranteeing our religious freedom.
57% : This bill's language expertly shows that legislation can protect religious freedoms alongside other nondiscrimination protections.
56% : I believe that the Equality Act builds upon these same protections for all.
56% : The Equality Act at its core conveys that same teaching.
55% : The Equality Act codifies these beliefs by amending the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to ensure that businesses that are open to the public treat all people equally and fairly.
53% : The Equality Act would do just that.

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