Defending a Business's right to say no

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“I was fascinated by the story, because we are a T-shirt maker,” she said. “When I read the story I immediately felt, ‘If I were in his shoes, what would they be forcing me to do?’ I have to say, if that were me I wouldn’t like it either.” Trautvetter, who said that she and Diane launched their part-time business back in 2003 when they began doing graphic design and visual arts work for gay pride events, said that she supports Adamson’s right to defend his Christian views and his business. “The idea is that when you own your own business, it’s your own art and creation — it’s very personal … it takes a long time to build a business,” she said. “When someone wants to force you to go against it — that’s what stuck me right in the heart. I really felt for Blaine.” Trautvetter, who obviously has some disagreements with the Hands on Originals owner, has publicly defended him, noting that any business — not just a Christian-owned operation — could be forced to go against the values its owners espouse. Consider, for instance, what would happen if Trautvetter were to refuse orders from an anti-gay church

I am very intrigued with issues like this.



I think they have the right idea that forcing people to do things isn't the best way to gain acceptance.

Defending a Business's right to say no