[Girlene]

How are these gay people able to collect penalties? How were they harmed by not having this one florist provide a service to them? Is she the only one in town? Does she provide a service unique only to her business? What is the rational basis for collecting penalties for a service that a number of other people can provide?

Beyond the fact that this law is unconstitutional, collecting penalties makes no sense.

[holyscroller]

These guys have been customers of Arlene’s Flowers for 9 years. She was not against making bouquets for them. She simply couldn’t help them celebrate their wedding. It’s the wedding part of it that was against her religious beliefs.

[Smokin' Joe]

How were they harmed by not having this one florist provide a service to them? Is she the only one in town? Does she provide a service unique only to her business? What is the rational basis for collecting penalties for a service that a number of other people can provide?

I find it hard to believe a couple of gays don't know a flower arranger or two...