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.

  • VictoriousStalemate@lemm.ee
    English
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    1 year ago

    Another good SCOTUS ruling.

    What about the web designers civil rights? It doesn’t seem right to force someone to perform work that is at odds with their religious beliefs.

    While I disagree with the web designer, the same-sex couple is free to find another developer.

    • Flying Squid@lemmy.worldEnglish
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      1 year ago

      What if instead of a web designer, it’s a grocery store? And it’s the only grocery store in town?

      Still a good ruling?