A number of laws have been enacted across the country which guarantee equal access to goods and services to people regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity. Courts across the country have addressed whether bakers, florists, website designers, photographers, and other creative professionals must either provide their services for same-sex or transgender weddings that violate their religious beliefs or else be punished for refusing to comply with the non-discrimination law adopted by that state or city.
1. State whether you believe that such wedding services providers as are listed above should be able to decline providing such services to same-sex or transgender couples on the ground that such weddings violate their beliefs and they do not want to be forced to support or promote something contrary to their beliefs.
(Your answer to this question should be only “Wedding services providers should be able to decline to provide such services” or “Wedding services providers should not be able to decline to provide such services.”) (2 points)
2. In 200-250 words, explain the reasoning that supports your choice. (4 points)
3. In 175-200 words, explain the strongest argument that contradicts your choice. (4
points)
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