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No same-sex wedding cakes
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It's a private business. He can refuse service to anyone.
But, of course, now it is a crime to refuse to do handsprings when in the presence of homosexuals.
When the law passed here, my wife said if she were asked to photograph a gay wedding, she would tell them she doesn't do weddings any more.
But, of course, now it is a crime to refuse to do handsprings when in the presence of homosexuals.
When the law passed here, my wife said if she were asked to photograph a gay wedding, she would tell them she doesn't do weddings any more.
Sure he has a right to refuse, it's his work and if he feels he's participating in something he feels in his soul isn't right, then he shouldn't be made to sell anything.
Seems immature and childish to refuse service to a gay customer. Its not like selling a cake will turn him gay or compromise his beliefs. Business is business and he should appreciate any customer willing to spend money at his shop.
Hmm, these men weren't even getting married in his state. So, how could he have participated in their wedding? :s
On another note: It might be a private business but it's open to the public. Would have been different if he was making wedding cakes in his home and selling them privately. As mentioned by Nebulous, did he think selling them a cake would turn him gay?
Hope this bakery owner doesn't have any children. Can you imagine his son or daughter going to him one day and saying: "Hey Dad, I need to tell you something.......I'm gay."
Whatever you, they, somebody else, wants to do in the privacy of their own home is their business.
If I don't want to be part of it at any level, am I now required to become involved otherwise I am branded as "Intolerant"?
Why do I have to tolerate them, and they are not expected to return the favor?
If I don't want to be part of it at any level, am I now required to become involved otherwise I am branded as "Intolerant"?
Why do I have to tolerate them, and they are not expected to return the favor?
Sure, he has the right.
I would consider it bad business, though. If I were a baker, I'd damn well make cake for every paying customer. Kim Jong-un wants to buy my cake? Perfect, more money for me.
I'm sure you can imagine how hard it would be to be truly non-involved. Being involved you will be branded in much the same way Democrats, Republicans, and Independents brand one another.
I would consider it bad business, though. If I were a baker, I'd damn well make cake for every paying customer. Kim Jong-un wants to buy my cake? Perfect, more money for me.
You know the answer.DrLeftover said:
I'm sure you can imagine how hard it would be to be truly non-involved. Being involved you will be branded in much the same way Democrats, Republicans, and Independents brand one another.
I wonder if this baker refuses service to people who have different religions as well?
...Should he have his customers fill out a questionnaire to make sure all their beliefs match up to his before he makes them a cake?
...Should he have his customers fill out a questionnaire to make sure all their beliefs match up to his before he makes them a cake?
Why the hell does it matter what other peoples sexual preferences are? Does that impact his life directly? I never understood why this was becoming a governmental issue. Gay Rights? Really, we need to address something like that?
So if I do not like the color red (I love the color red, this is just an example), does that mean I can refuse anyone that wears red, or likes the color red? Then liking that color does not impact my life, but I have the right to refuse that customer? That is so lame and immorally wrong...
So if I do not like the color red (I love the color red, this is just an example), does that mean I can refuse anyone that wears red, or likes the color red? Then liking that color does not impact my life, but I have the right to refuse that customer? That is so lame and immorally wrong...
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