Hiding from the confrontation is probably the safe thing to do, but make no mistake, we are becoming Jews in 1930s Germany and we will eventually be punished for having the wrong thoughts.
I dont consider that hiding.
I consider it taking neccessary steps to allow me to have my constitutional right to free association. The government should be on my side but its failed in this type of case.
Artists can turn down requests from people when they dont want to create what that person wants. I see no difference in a food artists case. If you say no you’re a slave. Customers cannot make creators, slaves.