Photographer sued for refusing service

[yerlem]

EDITED TO REMOVE QUOTED OFFENSIVE MATERIAL

To be married there has to be mutual consent and animals other than humans can't consent. You are so obvious going there it is not even funny.
Stop putting words in god's mouth, he didn't write the bible, men did.
God also says we must all love each other, and you are drastically failing at that.
the bible says a lot of things you religious people don't follow.
You should be more humble, I don't think god would want someone like you representin him.
And I'm wriing everything without actually having a coherent post because your hate, human stupidity and bigotry are so overwhelming I can't even begin to comprehend how someone could be so wrong.

 

[IByte]

Too many lies turns into an easy to prove class action. Hope you pay your attorney well.

I'm not a bigot of any sort. I come both Black and Greek background and I welcome everyone for a pint or two. I was just stating that is what some people do in these situations, and how they try to cover up their piss poor hatred.

 

[Trever1t]

I find it sad that the gay couple felt it necessary to even sue the photographer at all.

I have a very close friend who is gay and if this scenario presented itself to her she would have shook her head (maybe told the guy to **** off) and then just walked away.

As a gay in America you should unfortunately expect this type of treatment sometimes.

Same thing was said to black Americans, Women, Native Americans, Japanese, etc etc. Nobody should ever have to feel discrimated upon in the USA where all the white people came from OTHER countries to begin with. Jeesh, this is retarded.

 

[Robin Usagani]

We shouldnt discriminate against other religion too. Yet the Egyptians died in the red sea by the wrath of GOD.

Oh another thing.. who wrote the bible? Some dude I heard.

 

[jake337]

Photoes! Your on my ignore list but I would recommend you never visit Thailand....

 

[The_Traveler]

He might be on my ignore list but if I ever see him in person I'm agonna kiss him right on the mouth really hard and long - and wait for a response.

 

[mjhoward]

He might be on my ignore list but if I ever see him in person I'm agonna kiss him right on the mouth really hard and long - and wait for a response.

Just promise us you'll have your camera with you to capture the moment!

 

[unpopular]

The problem with the legal aspects of homosexuality is that it seves only to as a back-door to religious establishment, and I would argue that by denying sects who would otherwise perform gay marriage is a violation of their first amendment rights.

 

[imagemaker46]

I just find it amazing that reasonably thinking adults on a forum can turn into such a bunch of narrow minded idiots, spewing out hate against fellow humans, pulling references of incest, adult/child relationships into a debate simply because they don't have better arguments or reasons. There are people that I dislike, not because of their race, creed or sexual orientation, but because they simply have chosen to hate for no reason, because their narrow minded religion tells them what to think. For all you over religious types, you can rest assured that there are gay couples sitting next to you in church, singing along with you, shaking your hand, sitting at the same table eating dinner with you, calling you friend .They have just chosen to hide who they are.

Grow up, let people live the lives they choose, as long as it is not illegal, hurting those that are not in a position to protect themselves, children especially. Learn to accept what is different, don't run and hide, the world is dealing with way too much hate as it is.

The world is full of gutless people, don't be one.

Reverend Imagemaker

 

[unpopular]

Namaste, rev. Imagemaker its nice to finally say that and mean it in this thread.

 

[JAC526]

You should do the forum and more importantly the world a favor.

The next time you have a thought....just let it go.


EDIT: Meant to reply to Photoes post about stomping coke cans. Forgot to add the quote. Although I'm glad I didn't as I would have just reproduced his retarded drivel.

 

[The_Traveler]

As far a this particular case, a homosexual ceremony is something that is completely alien to many people. I have never seen one, and honestly, I can say that it would be an unfamiliar setting for me. That unfamiliarity would lead to me not being able to do the best job that I could. Maybe after 3 or 4, I would be familiar enough with it to be able to anticipate the events of the day, but that doesn't mean I should be compelled to do a poor job on the first.

So, that same kind of thinking would mean you could never have sex because you didn't have any experience and didn't want to do a bad job.

I've been to several commitment cenremonies and there's nothing different except the pair getting married is of the same gender.

Oh, there is one other difference, I'm pretty certain there a very few stupid bigots in attendance.

I didnt get paid the first time i had sex, was i suppposed to? am I missing out on something here? lol

Well, I did, but that's another story.

 

[Kerbouchard]

Lew, I think George does have a valid point (hah! This is likely the only time you'll hear me say that!!) - should a professional photographer be compelled to photograph a subject which presents a political or ethical conflict of interest? I am enclined to say that they do, but also have a professional responsibility to inform the clients of this conflict.

No matter, There is no need to call names.

Let's not mix issues here.
Trying to find a reason to refuse a service one should legally provide is just immoral in itself.
There are no ethical issues here. It's a matter of law.
I would just like the situation to be that a bigot finds another reason to refuse the work because he/she is ashamed of his own feelings.
I think bigoted thinking should be the kind of thing one hides and confesses only to one's therapist or spiritual advisor.

Lew

Let's say I was advertising a 'general' photography business. Let's say a client walked in and wanted me to take a picture of a box every day, three times a day, using outoor light to illustrate the difference in the seasons. Sounds like a reasonable assigment. Also sounds like one I would refuse in a heartbeat. It's boring and I wouldn't enjoy it.

For instance, I am already booked for the next annual St. Jude's Charity Horse Ride. You know what I am charging? Nothing. Because it is a cause I support and a job I will enjoy.

I feel that photographers taking the stance that it is okay for the gov't to tell us what jobs we should and should not take is a very slippery slope. It's our camera, our vision, our time...why should another person or entity compel us to use that as they wish rather than as we wish?

 

[prodigy2k7]

This shoulda have been locked ages ago.

 

[JAC526]

I find it sad that the gay couple felt it necessary to even sue the photographer at all.

I have a very close friend who is gay and if this scenario presented itself to her she would have shook her head (maybe told the guy to **** off) and then just walked away.

As a gay in America you should unfortunately expect this type of treatment sometimes.

Same thing was said to black Americans, Women, Native Americans, Japanese, etc etc. Nobody should ever have to feel discriminated upon in the USA where all the white people came from OTHER countries to begin with. Jeesh, this is retarded.

I agree with you completely. I just think that by sueing the photographer they have descended down to his level of stupidity.