The United States of America have had a few examples recently of citizens using their democratic rights to mandate their (homophobic, prejudiced, and prejudiced) religious beliefs on a minority and lesser-privileged group.

To what extent -- if any -- should we restrict the ability of the majority to inflict its religious views on the minority?

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G20 finance ministers begin their meeting in Scotland, but are faced with divisions over stimulus packages and climate change.

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The ICC's top prosecutor says perpetrators of Kenya's post-poll violence could face trial as early as next July.

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President Barack Obama praises the "valour" of those who responded to the deadly attacks at a US army base in Texas.

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Lebanon's Hezbollah says its opposition alliance has agreed to join a national unity government under PM-designate, Saad Hariri.

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Disputes over climate change and stimulus spending have emerged ahead of a G20 meeting in St Andrews in Fife.

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