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Did you hear that in California, two christian doctors were found guilty of discrimination because they refused to inseminate a lesbian woman? The two doctors claimed it was against their religious belief to perform the insemination on a lesbian woman. So of course, she sued.

According to ABC News, the California Medical Association initially supported the Christian doctors, until they received criticism from gay rights groups and joined the Kaiser Foundation Health Plan to oppose them.

So now, the nation that fought and won the right to exist, has folded on the very principle the war was started on- religious freedom.

The government has again crossed the line by dictating what we can and cannot do as a "free" nation. If I own my business, I will conduct it so on my values and beliefs and I would expect the same of others. If you don't want to assist me because I am a brunette, I will go elsewhere- that's your right.

When did the people of this country become cry babies? Our ancestors would be ashamed at where we are at today.

See the story for more details: http://abcnews.go.com/TheLaw/Story?id=5604598&page=1.

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