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Respect religious freedom

Fri., March 13, 2015

Regarding the case of Barronelle Stutzman and Arlene’s Flowers:

Christians live their religion on a daily basis with actions that reflect their beliefs. Her action is a demonstration of her beliefs.

Religious freedom is guaranteed to all Americans in the Bill of Rights, which precedes any diversity laws.

Why must the state waste money forcing Stutzman to compromise her religion and sell flowers to a same-sex couple? Many other florists would be happy to do so.

Please reconsider the total issue of religious freedom.

Clara House

Spokane

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