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State Says 70-Year-Old Flower Shop Owner Discriminated Against Gay Couple. Here’s How She Responded

By Heritage Foundation Kelsey Harkness——--February 20, 2015

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A judge in Washington state ruled this week that a 70-year-old florist who declined to make flower arrangements for a gay couple’s wedding violated the state’s anti-discrimination and consumer protection laws.
In a phone interview with The Daily Signal, Barronelle Stutzman said the decision—and its accompanying fines—will put her flower shop out of business, or worse. After the fines and legal fees, “There won’t be anything left,” Stutzman said. More...

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