As a gay man and a person who tries to follow the teachings of Christ, I find the decision of the Supreme Court to accurately reflect our laws. I do not know why the two men who wanted a wedding cake chose that particular baker, but given his openness regarding what he felt he could do and what he could not do, I question their motives in pursuing legal action against him. In regards to the baker refusing to make a cake for them, I question his motives as well. If he follows the teachings in the Bible, he knows the passage “judge not if you do not wish to be judged.”
Recently, we have seen in the news about Sarah Sanders, President Trump’s spokesperson, being refused service in a restaurant because of who she works for, and Rep. King from New Jersey speaking out how people of the Islamic faith should not be allowed to work in pork meat processing plants. And now Rep. Walters from California calling for more protest and actions against Trump administration officials.
Whatever happened to the expression that used to be heard in this country: “I may not believe in what you say, but I will fight to the death for your right to say it”? That expression in my opinion truly reflects what it means to have the freedoms granted to us in the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. Are we so fragile in our beliefs that we must always strike out at our fellow countrymen and women who do not form a mirror image of ourselves?
Daniel B. Black
Pagosa Springs
