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Bakers Who Declined Service to Same-Sex Couple Found to Violate Anti-Discrimination Law
Daily Signal ^ | 2/9/15 | Kelsey Harkness

Posted on 02/10/2015 2:32:58 AM PST by SoFloFreeper

...owners of an Oregon bakery who declined to make a cake for a same-sex couple’s wedding celebration were found guilty last week...will have to pay up to $150,000 for violating the Oregon Equality Act of 2007.

...Aaron said the fine would bankrupt the couple and their five children.

(Excerpt) Read more at dailysignal.com ...


TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Culture/Society; News/Current Events; US: Oregon
KEYWORDS: homosexualagenda; lgbt; marriage; religion; sexuality; truth
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Winning facebook post by these followers of Christ:

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Pray for these folk; as well as the Supreme Court. Hearts can be changed.

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1 posted on 02/10/2015 2:32:58 AM PST by SoFloFreeper
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To: SoFloFreeper

Anywhere we can donate to help them raise this homosexual bully fee?


2 posted on 02/10/2015 2:36:02 AM PST by JudyinCanada
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To: SoFloFreeper

This is preposterous - remedy can be found by choosing another baker.


3 posted on 02/10/2015 2:40:56 AM PST by Principled (Government Slowdown using the budget process!)
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To: SoFloFreeper

There must be some way we the people of Oregon can ammend the Oregon Equality Act to include a religious or conscientious exemption.


4 posted on 02/10/2015 2:44:21 AM PST by weston (As far as I'm concerned, it's Christ or nothing!)
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To: JudyinCanada
Anywhere we can donate to help them raise this homosexual bully fee?

This might sound harsh, but I think that if the bakers lose all their legal challenges, they should go bankrupt. They should hide as many assets as possible, then go bankrupt. Don't feed the federal beast.

Now here's what should be done (how, I don't know). After they go bankrupt, it would be nice if there were a way for us to funnel money to them. That money would not be used for fines, but to allow them to start over again.

5 posted on 02/10/2015 2:46:42 AM PST by Leaning Right (Why am I holding this lantern? I am looking for the next Reagan.)
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To: Leaning Right

Yes, I like your idea better. Especially the part about not paying the homosexuals.


6 posted on 02/10/2015 2:53:15 AM PST by JudyinCanada
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To: Leaning Right

I doubt that federal fines can be discharged in bankruptcy.


7 posted on 02/10/2015 2:55:29 AM PST by Maceman
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To: SoFloFreeper

They are being discriminated against by the anti-discrimination law for their religious expressions.


8 posted on 02/10/2015 2:56:22 AM PST by savedbygrace (But God!)
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To: SoFloFreeper

so we don’t have the freedom of religion now except for muslims who want to grow beards in prisons, got it.


9 posted on 02/10/2015 2:56:47 AM PST by manc (Marriage =1 man + 1 woman,when they say marriage equality then they should support polygamy)
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To: SoFloFreeper
From the Oregon EEOC webpage:

Administrative Hearing

An administrative hearing is similar to a court hearing and the decision of the administrative law judge has the same weight as a judge´s decision.

If the finding of the administrative hearing is in your favor, the Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor and Industries issues a final order and specifies a remedy.

A remedy is an award of money or a command to the respondent to compensate you for the effects of an unlawful practice.

In cases of discrimination in employment, potential remedies include employment or reemployment, back pay or other benefits lost due to the discriminatory practice, out-of-pocket expenses having to do with the discriminatory practice and compensation for emotional distress.

In cases of discrimination in housing or in places of public accommodation, remedies may include the rental, lease, or sale of real property, the provision of services, out-of-pocket expenses or benefits lost because of the discriminatory practice and compensation for emotional distress.

If, during the processing of a complaint, the division finds that the respondent made a settlement offer that provides an effective remedy to the unlawful practice, the division will tell you about the offer. If you do not accept it, the division will close the complaint.

In cases where a complaint has been dual-filed with the EEOC, the EEOC determines whether the offer constitutes a full settlement of the federal charge.

IOW, a K-Court of leftist radicals stand ready to relieve Oregonians of their God-given rights.

Get used to it.

10 posted on 02/10/2015 2:58:55 AM PST by Jacquerie (Article V. If not now, when?)
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To: savedbygrace

exactly, they have freedom of religion written in the constitution, now were does it state their sham marriage is a constitutional right?

Freedom of religion is why this country was founded and set up, it was the first amendment too as the founders knew how important it was.

The homostapo comes along with their perverted sick agenda and now they say they have constitutional rights and the first amendment doe snot count and what the hell is going on with our lawyers who seem to not be bale to articulate an argument against this perversion. Are they working for the left pretending to be for us or something as they seem all useless?


11 posted on 02/10/2015 2:59:36 AM PST by manc (Marriage =1 man + 1 woman,when they say marriage equality then they should support polygamy)
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To: SoFloFreeper

Shoulda baked one.
Substitute salt for sugar.
Ex-Lax for chocolate.


12 posted on 02/10/2015 3:00:22 AM PST by Flintlock (Soapbox didn't work; ballot box neither--we're left with the BULLET BOX.)
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To: JudyinCanada

Good question ...

Regarding the fine ... since the judge assessed it, will the proceeds go to the gubmint or to the kwheers or both? If both, what portion goes to each? I ask because if a large portion goes to the gays, there is a huge opportunity for abuse here. Picture this: the Qs pick a target, walk in and demand a service that will be refused, file a lawsuit charging discrimination and then split the fine with the gubmint. Lather, rinse, repeat. There is no incentive to cease the activity.


13 posted on 02/10/2015 3:04:00 AM PST by ByteMercenary (Healthcare Insurance is *NOT* a Constitutional right.)
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To: weston
There must be some way we the people of Oregon can amend the Oregon Equality Act to include a religious or conscientious exemption.

There was a homosexual event back in 2014, in Cleveland. Some Muslim taxi drivers wanted nothing to do with it. Evidently there were no fines, no loss of licenses, nothing. Oh, and no media outrage. An event spokesperson dismissed the whole thing as "isolated".

So you see, there is tolerance for religious beliefs in many cities. You just can't be a Christian.

http://www.foxnews.com/us/2014/04/18/muslim-drivers-at-cleveland-airport-refuse-to-drive-cabs-with-gay-games/

14 posted on 02/10/2015 3:04:47 AM PST by Leaning Right (Why am I holding this lantern? I am looking for the next Reagan.)
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To: SoFloFreeper
Other societies had people's courts.


15 posted on 02/10/2015 3:07:35 AM PST by Jacquerie (Article V. If not now, when?)
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To: Leaning Right

Here’s the thing...most people will be assessed the fine...then quit the business and leave the state. Don’t worry....the state will hire out some unit to chase these people for months and years...trying to get the fine. So, their life is ruined, period. You will eventually bankrupt enough people that we all learn to just grin and take it....with no arguments or hesitation.


16 posted on 02/10/2015 3:07:45 AM PST by pepsionice
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To: ByteMercenary

I think the fine was to be paid to the homosexuals. Not good, as it gives them extra incentive, as you say. They really do have persecution of Christians as their number one reason for the lawsuits, but getting paid for it is even sweeter....icing on the cake, if you will.

Ironic - the campaign against bullying is, for the most part, to “protect” the bullied homosexuals....but they’re the biggest bullies out there.


17 posted on 02/10/2015 3:08:15 AM PST by JudyinCanada
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To: SoFloFreeper

I think I’d go “Teach English” in China, Korea or Vietnam for several years and let the State of Oregon stew in their own juices.


18 posted on 02/10/2015 3:13:59 AM PST by 2ndDivisionVet (The question isn't who is going to let me; it's who is going to stop me.)
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To: Flintlock

Yes. Substitute salt and say that now salt is sweet, a redefinition of sweet, and then let them eat cake.


19 posted on 02/10/2015 3:14:55 AM PST by teeman8r (Armageddon won't be pretty, but it's not like it's the end of the world.)
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To: SoFloFreeper

We continue to see the sodomites gaining power over the rest of us. What does the future hold when queers have access to children and strangers just as they did in ancient sodom and Rome? Imagine, some pompous pig in a blackrobe pronouncing a fine of $150000 for not making a piece of pastry.


20 posted on 02/10/2015 3:19:20 AM PST by Neoliberalnot (Marxism works well only with the uneducated and the unarmed.)
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