Are you one of those that still believes government is benevolent and is the answer to most or all of our problems?Or, are you convinced that things are terribly out of whack in our country?
If the latter, do you think you've heard it all?
Do you think things can't get any more absurd?
Do you think when you read or hear crazy stuff that it's sometimes difficult to tell the difference between reality and farce?
This story from from WorldNetDaily.com is darned good evidence that government at all levels, and in many places in America, has grossly exceeded its boundaries.
A single, 31-year-old woman in Michigan who posted a note on her church bulletin board seeking a "Christian roommate" to share her residence has been cited by the state for violating the Fair Housing Act by discriminating against those of other faiths.
The complaint signed by Tyra Khan, a "Civil Rights Representative" of the state of Michigan Department of Civil Rights, surfaced when the Alliance Defense Fund announced today it was representing the woman.
ADF spokesman Joel Oster confirmed the organization sent a letter to the state explaining that such housing rules don't apply to people living in their own homes and wanting to share their resources.
"[Tricia] is a single lady looking for a roommate. She is not a landlord. She does not own a management company. She does not run an apartment complex. She is a single person seeking to have a roommate live with her in her house," the letter said.
"She is not prohibited by either federal law or state law from seeking a Christian roommate. Neither Title VII of the US Fair Housing Civil Rights Act of 1968 nor the Elliot Larsen Civil Rights Act No. 453 prevents a woman like [her] from seeking a Christian roommate."
The letter asked for an immediate dismissal of the case, but Oster confirmed to WND today that he had not received a response.
WND contacted the agency's spokesman, Harold Core, who said the case had been determined to be legitimate and the investigation was continuing.
He said section 604C states it is a "violation to make, print or publish or cause to be made, printed or published any notice, statement or advertisement with respect to the sale or rental of a dwelling that indicates any preference" for a list of nondiscrimination categories, including religious belief.
The complaint specifically alleges the woman's statement, "I am looking for a Christian roommate," prevents people of "other faiths" from contacting the woman and making arrangements to share her home with her.
The message to Mr. Core and everybody else at the Michigan Department of Civil Rights is: Take your citation and stuff it where the sun don't shine! You have no authority over who people choose to share their home with!
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