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edhopper

(37,375 posts)

17. Yes

Reply to cbayer (Reply #16)

Sat Jan 24, 2015, 04:59 PM

Jan 2015

but that is not discrimination, just how business is done here.

I should say he/she cannot discriminate based on the person, in line with the baker story.

And a doctor is in a whole different category than a public business owner.

They can limit their clients and the work they can do for many reasons.

Lawyers, accountants and other professionals can do the same.

Have to go now, good talking.

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Is Refusal to Write Anti-Gay Cake Message a Violation of Religious Freedom? [View all] cbayer Jan 2015 OP

Tough call Cartoonist Jan 2015 #1

I think you make a good distinction between refusing a person cbayer Jan 2015 #2

A gay theme maybe edhopper Jan 2015 #13

Interesting edhopper Jan 2015 #3

I'm not sure what your stance is. I am also not sure what mine is. cbayer Jan 2015 #4

I articulated it edhopper Jan 2015 #9

Let me make sure I understand it then. cbayer Jan 2015 #11

Yes that's right edhopper Jan 2015 #12

Someone would make an announcement in order to set a precedent cbayer Jan 2015 #14

No edhopper Jan 2015 #15

Well, actually an OB-GYN can discriminate based on the ability to pay, but cbayer Jan 2015 #16

Yes edhopper Jan 2015 #17

No rock Jan 2015 #5

So, what about the case where the baker refused cbayer Jan 2015 #6

Same conclusion rock Jan 2015 #7

What about a business that doesn't want to service black people? cbayer Jan 2015 #8

The law does not allow them that freedom rock Jan 2015 #18

The law applies to lots and lots of groups of people, so your statement cbayer Jan 2015 #19

Well, admitedly, it's the old saw about rock Jan 2015 #20

The point is that if you open a business, you may be obligated to do cbayer Jan 2015 #21

I certainly agree with that rock Jan 2015 #22

So, now what is your position about the baker that refuses to make a cake for a gay wedding? cbayer Jan 2015 #23

That it's not a violation of religious freedom rock Jan 2015 #26

Are you saying edhopper Jan 2015 #10

No, I'm saying rock Jan 2015 #24

There's a way to handle this that gets the baker's point across. okasha Jan 2015 #25

Refusing to sell a wedding cake to LGBTQ persons is a different issue Maedhros Jan 2015 #27

Simple answer: no brooklynite Jan 2015 #28

Actually, the baker is not obligated to even provide a cake. TM99 Jan 2015 #29

42 U.S. Code � 12181 brooklynite Jan 2015 #30

Read further. TM99 Jan 2015 #31