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Re: Colorado Judge: Bakery Owner discriminated against gay couple [W:123]
So businesses owners on Oregon can simply claim that their moral conscience means they shouldn't treat blacks (or Jews, or Mexicans, or women, or the elderly, or the mentally handicapped, or women) and they can function outside the law?
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I never stated that the government forced her to shut down, but she did have to retain an attorney when the allegations were brought against her. The actions of the people, which Portland has a large gay community, was less than tolerant and played the biggest role in her shutting her doors. Even thoughOregon does not recognize same sex marriage and their state constitution recognizes a person to have the right to moral conscience.
So businesses owners on Oregon can simply claim that their moral conscience means they shouldn't treat blacks (or Jews, or Mexicans, or women, or the elderly, or the mentally handicapped, or women) and they can function outside the law?
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