Washington state florist sued again for refusal to service gay wedding

[Eugene]

Source: Reuters

Washington state florist sued again for refusal to service gay wedding

By Elaine Porterfield
SEATTLE | Fri Apr 19, 2013 3:30am EDT

(Reuters) - A Washington state florist who refused to sell flowers to a gay couple for their wedding has been sued by the American Civil Liberties Union, in the second legal action accusing the vendor of discrimination.

Florist Barronelle Stutzman already faced a consumer protection lawsuit over the incident filed against her last week by state Attorney General Bob Ferguson. She maintained her Christian beliefs prevented her from selling the flowers for the same-sex wedding, according to court papers.

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The legal battle follows a move by Washington state voters in November to allow gay marriage, but the ACLU's lawsuit is not based on the legality of same-sex marriage in the state.

Instead, it centers on the state's law prohibiting discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, said Doug Honig, spokesman for the ACLU of Washington state.

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Read more: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/04/19/us-usa-gaymarriage-washington-idUSBRE93I08820130419

[MADem]

1. I think this person needs to feel the full weight of the law.

And some happy couple(s) could probably use the money for a very fine honeymoon.

[firenewt]

2. So am I to believe she applies her 'Christian beliefs' to all her customer interactions? Like

adulterers, those living in sin, women who wear pants, etc. Like to see this brought up and watch her dance around that. Does she have a website? Could be fun