The Minnesota state senate passed an act on Thursday designed to protect 'traits associated with race' such as hair styles.
Champion said that he had seen the show and that he had also listened to the music of ZZ Top. Two members of the band famously wear long beards. Drazkowski said he was"encouraged" that Champion had seen the show.represents people of a certain culture and it appears that the author in his definition, madam president,or at least doesn't believe that this bill should apply to that culture.
Drazkowksi went on to say that bill should apply to all cultures. His comments were followed by Senator Lucero, who said that there are many cultures where"beards are clearly part and integral" and added"Beards are absolutely associated with the Jewish culture," Lucero said, adding that his wife was from Pakistan and he had been married in a mosque, explaining"beards are very much part" of Muslim culture.
Champion said that he respected all cultures and that the bill was aimed at tackling a specific issue. He suggested that other legislation to deal with other forms of discrimination could be brought forward. Senator Wesenberg's amendment did not pass, while the CROWN Act was approved by a vote of 45 to 19. It has already been approved by the Minnesota House and now heads to Governor Tim Walz's desk.In this combination image, Willie Robertson and Jep Robertson attend the ACM & Cabela's Great Outdoor Archery Event during the 50th Academy of Country Music Awards at the Texas Rangers Youth Ballpark on April 18, 2015 and an inset photo of the Minnesota flag.
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