Colorado baker ordered to serve gay wedding or face fines

[Jim in CT]

Originally Posted by DZ

Interesting decision. Article said his bakery was a "public business" - maybe it was a chain? Most small bakery's are "private businesses" - then maybe then it would have been ruled differently?

DZ

I think by "public", the judge meant that it was "open to the public", and therefore, subject to anti-discrimination laws.

[Nebe]

Originally Posted by Jim in CT

I think by "public", the judge meant that it was "open to the public", and therefore, subject to anti-discrimination laws.

Yep..

[Jim in CT]

Originally Posted by Nebe

Yep..

Unfortunately for the couple, though, even Christians who own bakeries are entitled to the freedoms guaranteed in the Bill Of Rights. The constitution doesn't say that Freedon Of Religion only applies so long as no one's feelings are hurt.

Very interesting case.