Fashion Designers Are Boycotting Melania Trump. Shouldn't Bakers and Florists Have the Same Right?

[SlyPokerDog]

http://reason.com/blog/2016/11/19/fashion-designers-are-boycotting-melania

 

[MarAzul]

http://reason.com/blog/2016/11/19/fashion-designers-are-boycotting-melania

Whew! Stephanie Slade, How long will she earn a living?

 

[KingSpeed]

That's odd. What has Melania done to deserve that kind of treatment? I don't blame her for Trump's victory.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

These fashion designers do have to sell their products to Mrs Trump,

but they don't have to give them to her like they have to previous first ladies.

 

[3RA1N1AC]

what if you object to interracial marriages on religious grounds?

 

[KingSpeed]

These fashion designers do have to sell their products to Mrs Trump,

but they don't have to give them to her like they have to previous first ladies.

Got it

 

[SlyPokerDog]

what if you object to interracial marriages on religious grounds?

You don't have to give them a wedding present.

 

[3RA1N1AC]

These fashion designers do have to sell their products to Mrs Trump,

no they dont.

 

[bodyman5000 and 1]

what if you object to interracial marriages on religious grounds?

What if you just don't like short people?

I personally don't like people with those stupid earrings.

I consider myself pretty consistent about the only people who should be discriminated against.....Laker fans.

 

[riverman]

Many mainstream stores stopped selling Beatles records after John Lennon said we're more popular than Jesus.....a fashion designer can refuse to make anyone a dress if they like......

 

[barfo]

I consider myself pretty consistent about the only people who should be discriminated against.....Laker fans.

Those aren't people.

barfo

 

[bodyman5000 and 1]

Those aren't people.

barfo

Slippery slope.

 

[rasheedfan2005]

Many mainstream stores stopped selling Beatles records after John Lennon said we're more popular than Jesus.....a fashion designer can refuse to make anyone a dress if they like......

agreed, just like a baker can refuse to make a cake for anyone he wants.

the only time where your services should be forced for everyone is when tax payers are paying your salary.

 

[Sinobas]

what if you object to interracial marriages on religious grounds?

That would only work if your Muslim. Or at least that'st he way it would roll under the Obama administration.

 

[Nikolokolus]

Whew! Stephanie Slade, How long will she earn a living?

From her byline: "She's a proud graduate of the University of Florida, where she earned a B.A. in economics. She also has an M.A. in political communications from American University." So off-hand I'm guessing for a good long while.

 

[Nikolokolus]

@MarAzul If you'd actually bothered to read the article I think you might have liked it.

Personally, I applaud Theallet's design to disassociate herself with the next occupant of the White House. I see Donald Trump as a shameful human being with few redeeming qualities as a leader and even fewer as a person, and if I were a business owner, I too would decline to serve his administration.

in protest of the state's transgender-bathroom policies.

Both are examples of associational freedom—the right to make decisions for yourself about how and with whom you spend your time and energy. This includes the right not to take on a client or project that elevates, in your view, a value you disagree with.

The problem is not that Theallet was willing to dress Michelle Obama and isn't willing to dress Melania Trump (which is, like it or not, a form of discrimination). The problem is just how many people don't seem to think that same freedom should be extended to bakery owners, photographers, and other wedding vendors who object to same-sex marriage on religious grounds.

...

Rights cannot be just for those who will use them to uphold the values you agree with. They must also be for those who will take positions you can't fathom for reasons you can't stomach. Free association, and the freedom to live out your convictions expressively in how you make a living, cannot be reserved for rock stars and fashion designers and other powerful liberals, while being denied to regular Americans.

 

[3RA1N1AC]

That would only work if your Muslim. Or at least that'st he way it would roll under the Obama administration.

yes, only muslims are against interracial couples.

 

[bodyman5000 and 1]

yes, only muslims are against interracial couples.

I'm pretty sure he meant only the muslims would be allowed to say it by the crybullies.

 

[3RA1N1AC]

I'm pretty sure he meant only the muslims would be allowed to say it by the crybullies.

aww, i bet that makes all the racist white people so angry. its not fair! thankfully there are true american heroes out there to stick up for them.

 

[3RA1N1AC]

ball bags

 

[bodyman5000 and 1]

aww, i bet that makes all the racist white people so angry. its not fair! thankfully there are true american heroes out there to stick up for them.

Nope, just laughing at people who have the us against them mentality so ingrained that they'll side with those who really hate them.

You don't think white people being told their opinions don't matter because they are white and especially male doesn't create some saltiness?

 

[3RA1N1AC]

Nope, just laughing at people who have the us against them mentality so ingrained that they'll side with those who really hate them.

You don't think white people being told their opinions don't matter because they are white and especially male doesn't create some saltiness?

who the fuck cares about hurting white supremacists feelings? do you?

i mean shit!

 

[bodyman5000 and 1]

who the fuck cares about hurting white supremacists feelings? do you?

i mean shit!

So fucking stupid. Keep assuming every white person is a closet KKK member if you want.

If 20 year old crybullies keep it up they will create the enemy they think is so prevalent already.

 

[3RA1N1AC]

So fucking stupid. Keep assuming every white person is a closet KKK member if you want.

If 20 year old crybullies keep it up they will create the enemy they think is so prevalent already.

wtf are you talking about? i assume no such thing.

i thought we were talking about people against interracial marriages. are you really trying to defend them? lol!

 

[bodyman5000 and 1]

wtf are you talking about? i assume no such thing.

i thought we were talking about people against interracial marriages. are you really trying to defend them? lol!

We were talking about muslims being against interracial marriage and you were worried about white supremacy.

 

[3RA1N1AC]

im certainly not worried about it.

I'm pretty sure he meant only the muslims would be allowed to say it by the crybullies.

this implies that it is unfair that others dont get to say it. is that your position? is it something you would like to hear more often?

 

[bodyman5000 and 1]

im certainly not worried about it.


this implies that it is unfair that others dont get to say it. is that your position? is it something you would like to hear more often?

Not even fucking close.

I don't care about it at all, pointing out how stupid it is.

 

[3RA1N1AC]

its all good man. but people are still allowed to disavow racists, and repudiate attempts to normalize them.

for now at least.

 

[bodyman5000 and 1]

its all good man. but people are still allowed to disavow racists, and repudiate attempts to normalize them.

for now at least.

They'll always be able to say whatever they want as long as the first amendment still stands.

I don't see anyone but liberals shouting down opinions. Post some videos if you have any.

 

[3RA1N1AC]

of course they are allowed to say whatever they want. im not sure where that is coming from.

but sorry, yes, i will shout down opinions of bigotry. join me.