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Discrimination or Exercising Rights?
The Kleins chose to open a business in Oregon, where discrimination against gays is forbidden by law ["Bittersweet Cake," WW, July 22, 2015]. They could have chosen to bake only for members of their church, but they chose to open a public business.
Sometimes people break laws for good reasons, and we call that civil disobedience. But the people who do so face consequences. If the Kleins feel so strongly about this, let them be martyrs for their beliefs. After all, it's only a monetary fine, and Jesus said repeatedly that money should not be important to Christians.
—"Tired of Nonsense"
We have freedom of religion, and people are trying to extend a law that takes that away. If we can take the First Amendment rights away from Christians because we don't like their beliefs, then there is nothing that prevents your constitutional rights from being taken away from you.
—Rebecca Spellmeyer
Not believing in gay marriage makes you delusional and stuck in an antiquated fantasyland. Refusing service to someone based on their sexual orientation makes you a bigot. Publishing the address, phone number and full name of someone who filed a discrimination complaint against you makes you a thug.
—Craig McDonald
Everyone should have the right to refuse business. A Jewish baker should not have to make a cake for ISIS. A black baker should not have to make a cake for the KKK. A baker should not have to make a cake that is pornographic. There are many instances that can come up where it should be left to the discretion of the business.
—"coconuts911"
Officer Under Investigation
Portland police officer Jeromie Palaoro was trusted in a moment where a victim called for help and wanted to speak up ["The Naked Gun," WW, July 22, 2015]. He only traumatized her again.
If anyone else had done this, they would be in jail right now. How is it this police officer is on paid leave? He should be fired, charged and in jail.
—Ashley Nichole Evans
I'm very amazed by the content of this article. Does anyone else find it odd that a visitor to Portland ran into so many tragic events in such a short period of time?
—"Miss503"
Corrections
In last week's story on PDX Airport bars ("Terminally Intoxicated"), we incorrectly cited South Carolina liquor laws and misidentified the site of Oregon's International Pinot Noir Celebration. Standard-sized liquor bottles have been allowed in South Carolina bars since 2006. The pinot noir festival is held in Mc-Minnville. WW regrets the errors.
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