> There is also the consideration of the religious makeup of places like Utah which tends to be exclusionary and insular and I myself would wonder how much this type of ordinance is simply designed to exclude others and protect their own?

I agree that the effort is "designed to exclude others and protect their own" but it is unnecessary to draw a connection to religious beliefs and paint with so broad a brush. Protectionism and exclusion are not monopolized by any creed or culture, they are everywhere. My beliefs lean toward inclusivity and cross-pollination, but aren't based on religious views or lack thereof. The walls we build to keep ourselves safe become the walls of our own prisons. Liberté, égalité, fraternité!

P

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