DesideriScuri
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ORIGINAL: JVoV The abstract of the pursuit of happiness cannot be defined as a single right, but only by equal rights and equal opportunity. In order to protect the pursuit of happiness, and to prevent one person's pursuit from endangering another person's, government must pass laws. https://appellatesquawk.wordpress.com/2017/12/27/the-case-of-masterpiece-cakeshop/ quote:
In Obergefell v. Hodges, where the Supreme Court recognized same-sex marriage as a fundamental right, the Court also expressly recognized the First Amendment right not to “condone” it on religious or other grounds. Just as objectors can’t bar same-sex couples from getting married, the advocates of same-sex marriage can’t invoke the power of the State to penalize people who express objections, wrongheaded though they may be. Discrimination against persons is terrible, but that’s not what this case is about. Phillips, like the Jehovah’s Witness who went to jail rather than drive with a license plate saying “Live Free or Die,” is upholding the right of all of us, of whatever gender, color or religion, not to be compelled to express a message we oppose. [Bold Mine] Found this an interesting piece, and it might be part of Masterpiece Cakeshop's defense. If it's determined that custom decorating a wedding cake for a same-sex wedding is tantamount to participating in the event and, more importantly, condoning it, then the State can't force Masterpiece Cakeshop to participate in the celebration by forcing Mr Phillips to custom decorate wedding cakes for same-sex marriage celebrations, when condoning it is opposed to Mr. Phillip's religious beliefs. I heard that Mr Phillips offered to sell the couple a cake, icing and icing bags for them to take to another decorator. IF (and I haven't found any proof that's true yet) that's the case, then the only thing Mr Phillips refused to sell to the couple was his ability to decorate; his artistic talent. Again, that's anecdotal and may or may not be true.
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What I support: - A Conservative interpretation of the US Constitution
- Personal Responsibility
- Help for the truly needy
- Limited Government
- Consumption Tax (non-profit charities and food exempt)
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