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re: Catholic couple fined $13,000 for refusing to host same-sex ‘wedding’
Posted on 11/11/14 at 2:11 pm to 3nOut
Posted on 11/11/14 at 2:11 pm to 3nOut
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perhaps, perhaps not. the thing is that no matter the legislation that is passed, you can't remove people's beliefs
Society can, however, remove the expression of those beliefs.
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But, they should have the right to refuse the business and be judged in the court of free market and public opinion and nothing more.
Anyone who operates a business that accommodates the public must afford all of that public equal opportunity to avail themselves of the business' services.
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I just refuse to believe the idea of the state dictating to people that they cannot practice their personal beliefs in business is best for our society. It is a very slippery slope that I think some people are too eager to go down.
What's slippery about equal rights?
Posted on 11/11/14 at 2:28 pm to Kentucker
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Society can, however, remove the expression of those beliefs.
and i would say that would be wrong of society.
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Anyone who operates a business that accommodates the public must afford all of that public equal opportunity to avail themselves of the business' services.
and i would argue the constitutionality of that ruling.
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What's slippery about equal rights?
it's slippery when the government tells me how to operate my land.
Look. I have a disdain for racists, homophobes ,etc. as much as anybody. I just think that the individual has the right to be one.
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