In a blow to LGBTQ rights, the court said creative businesses can refuse to sell certain products and services if they disagree with the message the customer wishes to convey.

The Supreme Court ruled on Monday that a web designer can refuse to create websites for same-sex weddings on religious grounds. The case involved a Colorado web designer named Lorie Smith, who refused to create a website for a same-sex couple’s wedding. The couple filed a complaint with the Colorado Civil Rights Commission, alleging that Smith’s refusal violated their civil rights.

  • Kantiberl@kbin.social
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    1 year ago

    I’m genuinely struggling to understand your point. If a business owner decides to discriminate against gay customers, that’s their choice, and they’ll face the fallout. Now, picture a trans artist. Should they be FORCED to accept any commission, regardless of their beliefs? Would you mandate them to create pro-nationalist art or other pieces they find offensive? When do we call it ‘forced labor’ and where do we draw that line?