Originally Posted by
Shmevin
If a devout Christian issues a marriage license to a same sex couple, the consequences are far beyond that of "interfering with someone's diet." To someone who does not understand or follow that person's religious beliefs, it may seem like a petty thing to do, but to them there are severe moral, social, and religious conflicts and repercussions.
The issue lies within the United State's current business laws. You're allowed to refuse service if it would hinder your ability to provide service or negatively effect your business, but you are not allowed to deny service based on the characteristics of the possible customers.
I personally believe that any business owner should have the right to deny service to anyone for any reason. Sure they will lose a sale, and possibly other sales because of their choice, but that should be the only punishment they receive as a result.
She worked for the government, she also stopped her employees from conducting gay marriages too. That is not okay whatever the fuck you believe in. She broke the law and should be punished, she did not work for a private company. She defied the Supreme Court.
Marriage stopped being religious once it was separated from the church and brought into state, with tax benefits on top of that.
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Denying someone's right to discriminate is not discrimination.
If someone is yelling about how much they hate gays telling them to shut up is not discrimination.
Last edited by lillian; Sep 17, 2015 at 04:22 PM.
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