Last week, the Supreme Court heard argument in 303 Creative v. Elenis, the latest wedding vendor case–this time concerning a web designer who does not wish to design sites for same-sex weddings. The wedding vendor cases typically present a conflict between free speech, including religiously-motivated speech, and equality in the marketplace for goods and services. Based on last week's argument, it seems the Court is ready to rule in favor of free speech this time...
The Masterpiece Cakeshop case was ruled on more narrow technical grounds than this case and the author notes: "The Court will have a hard time avoiding a broader ruling in 303 Creative—though some of the justices may try." Sonia Sotomayor in particular will employ her usual practice of twisting the law to meet her personal beliefs. Otherwise, from what I've read from the court transcripts, it seems like it's heading towards a solid victory for the First Amendment.
Good.
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The Court ruled 9-0 in United States v. Lee, 455 U.S. 252, 261 (1982):
“When followers of a particular sect enter into commercial activity as a matter of choice, the limits they accept on their own conduct as a matter of conscience and faith are not to be superimposed on the statutory schemes which are binding on others in that activity.”
But such trifles as anti-discrimination law, public accommodation law, and established Supreme Court precedent are minor speedbumps that can and will be easily rolled over.
Do not refuse to do as they ask under any legal limit. communists can not deal with opposing opinion or the word No. Be nice , take all their money for the order. Custom orders are terribly expensive. Be sure to remind them it is a non refundable order. Tell them the order will be scheduled. Then let them know that their order will be complete and ready to pick up on 12/20/2100 at 2:30 in the afternoon.
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