Masterpiece Cakeshop refuses to bake a wedding cake for gay couple Fair or Foul?

by (▪‿▪)DoctorWhoGuru(▪‿▪) Posted 2012/07/24 06:11:35

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28-year-old Dave Mullins and 31-year-old Charlie Craig stopped by Lakewood's Masterpiece Cakeshop to order their wedding reception cake -- what they hoped would be a rainbow-layered masterpiece decked out in teal and red frosting (their ceremony colors). Although they'll be reciting their vows in Provincetown, Massachusetts, in September, the couple plans to celebrate with a reception for friends and family in Denver in October. But after bakery owner Jack Phillips listened to their request, they say, he refused it. His business doesn't create cakes for gay weddings.

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ehrhornp 2012/07/24 08:08:56

Foul

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Actually it is just stupid. The cake shop is suppose to be providing cakes and other sweets and not pass moral judgement on others. I am sure they can find another bakery which will make a cake with love, not hate.
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Olde' Smoke 2012/09/16 03:31:45 (edited)

Fair

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They have the right to refuse anyone they want, it's their business. It might be a dumb business decision and I wouldn't do it but it is their choice to run it how they want

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P. Sturm 2012/09/14 08:03:27

Foul

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Stupid, bias is an expense most businesses can't afford.

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MrSexyPants 2012/08/22 20:40:08
moomoof 2012/08/17 05:01:29

Foul

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His loss of money
Gah moron

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Brosia 2012/08/17 03:12:10

Foul

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Discrimination is always foul, no matter who it is against.

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andrey.ubheurp 2012/07/29 19:42:55

Foul

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of course it's a human right for you to hate any gay entering your shop.
but it's also mine as well others' to hate you for hating gay customers. period.

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D.C.Verdone 2012/07/26 15:50:44

Foul

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Its stupid and wrong but ultimately it is the shops decision to be able decide who they serve.

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Mrs. Kathy Arch 2012/07/26 03:10:51

Fair

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That they CAN turn down business is their right.....BUT, turning down the money from a wedding cake is foolish if you are in business to make money. I know how much we spent on ours, and I don't know too many businesses that willingly turn down a thousand dollars, or more.

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Mellow 2012/07/25 06:25:57

Foul

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They're in the cake making business, not in politics, or religion, they should just stick to what they know. Besides, I'm sure all the press they're getting will create a negative impact on their business, hopefully.

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Gooky 2012/07/25 05:39:25

Fair

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It's their right to refuse..It might hurt them or help them...who knows.

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PandoraBoxe 2012/07/25 04:12:52

Foul

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They have the right to refuse a customer, but if it is because of their sexual orientation. THAT IS JUST WRONG! I would never patronize a place that would not serve customers because they are gay! IT'S STILL JUST WRONG!

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sherie 2012/07/25 03:55:58

Foul

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I actually see both sides of this....i am wondering if it's the general policy.....hmmmmm so much like the word POLICE......to dictate what kind of event their cakes can be part of. Everybody's money spends the same. Can you imagine if all businesses screened their customers by religion,race,nationality or who we love?!...... playing devil's advocate.... i see signs in restaurants all the time saying they reserve the right to refuse service. I would certainly rather live in a society that is not vicious and prejudiced , but tolerant of other peoples differences, and their choices that have no bearing on others .

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john busa 2012/07/25 03:00:22

Foul

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Their money spends the same as everyone elses.

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Nika 2012/07/25 02:56:19

Foul

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I think this is against civil rights laws but also it's just dumb. Why would you say no to business? Now they're just going to support your competitors.

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flyingseaturtle BN 2012/07/25 02:03:56

Fair

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I think it is sad but the bakery made their choice. If I baked cakes I would make one for them.

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Chloey Hamer 2012/07/25 01:33:58

Foul

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all I can say is that the owner doesn't sound like a very nice person..

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Of Thee I Sing... 2012/07/25 01:27:00

Fair

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Its a private business....its their right to refuse service to anyone for any reason......I think I will make sure that if I am in the area of that business that I buy something from them........

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Frannin 2012/07/25 00:17:02

Foul

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It's my experience that as a group, gay folk are very creative so just think of all the
wonderful ideas this bakery will miss. I'm sure Dave and Charlie are used to the ignorance of some people so I would urge them to go to another bakery owner who will be happy to accommodate them. Best wishes for a long and happy marriage!

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Of Thee... to Frannin 2012/07/25 01:28:32

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I commend them for refusing......I wouldnt either....I would never participate in something that is an abomination unto God.

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Soup Man 2012/07/24 23:26:22

Fair

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Cheers to Jack Phillips

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Ken 2012/07/24 23:04:43

Fair

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Phillips' business, Phillips' choice.

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sick'n'tired 2012/07/24 22:58:26

Fair

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Their business, their call.

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Jackie G - Poker Playing Pa... 2012/07/24 22:52:35

Fair

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Seems like letting business get away but it is his business

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Alex 2012/07/24 22:42:43

Fair

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Why don't the couple just go and give their money to a shop that will accept it? Because hell, that's exactly what they did in the end anyways.

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Haightbear 2012/07/24 19:55:42

Foul

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Free Speech could destroy their business...and we wonder why these repuglican super donors don't want people to know who they are.

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sarahholmwood 2012/07/24 19:44:31

Foul

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¬¬ how can this be fair? CMON PEOPLE

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Alex tuck 2012/07/24 19:23:53

Fair

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They are a "business" and have the right to refuse service to anyone.

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Haightbear to Alex tuck 2012/07/24 20:00:25

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No they don't....You might want to read up on that.

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Alex tuck to Haightbear 2012/07/24 21:24:47

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I live in Minnesota and that's the way it's been here and business owners don't seem bothered.

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Haightbear to Alex tuck 2012/07/24 22:04:26

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What if that reason is...you're Black or Jewish or both....do you think that'd fly? I doubt it.

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Alex tuck to Haightbear 2012/07/25 00:29:10

Actually it's like that here too I'm half white and I get descriminated all the time, but guess what tho, no one raises the issue. it's not a perfect world and people will always descriminate in some way, they always have found ways of getting around laws. I descriminate sometimes as much as they have towards me.

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Of Thee... to Haightbear 2012/07/25 01:30:57

you are the one that needs to read up on the facts.......there is NO Gay entitlement in this country......If youre a homo....You ARE entitled to exactly "Jack and Squat!"

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Haightbear to Of Thee... 2012/07/25 15:51:46

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Wrong again...some states have laws against discrimination based upon orientation....Did you want we to rub your nose in it....or you'd like the newspaper instead?

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Of Thee... to Haightbear 2012/07/25 21:17:54

show me [...]where being Gay entitles you for service in a private business.

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Haightbear to Of Thee... 2012/07/25 21:36:56 (edited)

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Sure thing baby cakes.

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Fievel 2012/07/24 19:20:52

Foul

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Word.
I think it should be illegal to refuse, on that bases.

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holly go lightly 2012/07/24 18:44:02

Fair

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It is their business who they make cakes for.

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Common Sense 2012/07/24 18:43:34

Foul

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Gee, I really hope I can own business some day that is successful enough that I can turn down honest, paying customers. It's a cake shop for godsakes. Nobody is asking the owners to attend the wedding. Just bake the cake and shut up.

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sarahho... to Common ... 2012/07/24 19:45:21

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loved your comment <3

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RoseLyle 2012/07/24 18:14:09

Fair

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We don't make Jew's cook pork. Every one should be allowed to stick to their religious beliefs.

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