I believe they are along the same lines and had the same thought.
But: There *is* a difference in that the stewardess knew from the beginning (well I can only assume so) that serving alcohol was part of the job, whereas the clerk had the newly-imposed req’ment to issue licenses to SS couples *after* she took the job.
Is there a difference? I am not strong on the clerk refusing to issue licenses. She was not hired for her religious acumen nor is exerting same part of her job description. She agreed to follow the law. Like it or not, the law changed.
And there is a difference with the bakers who were sued, as they, being self-employed, had discretion. And I am equally disdainful of the outcome as anyone here.
Except the clerk was elected to represent her constituents.
Actually, KY law hasn’t changed.