History question

[vicarz]

Has this country ever actually taken to time to create laws to deny rights to people? I always thought that racism rather than being codified by law was simply covered by determining that it didn't apply to certain people. I'm amazed at how many legislatures are actively creating anti-gay-rights drafts right now, and of course dubya. I'm more thrilled that these leaders will probably be rewarded by the American public who also is anti-gay rights, marriage, and the whole 9 yards. Again, if you don't like gay marriage don't marry a gay?