Willock v. Elane Photography
By bobmnu
@bobmnu (8157)
United States
February 28, 2008 12:18am CST
A small husband and wife photo studio has had discrimination complaint filed against them for refusing to take photos of a "commitment ceremony” of a gay couple. They claim that it would violate their religious beliefs and they choose not to photograph the event. They will have a hearing before the Civil Rights Commission of New Mexico.
I would have a difficult time taking photos of a "commitment ceremony” and not for religious reasons but for professional reasons. I would be thinking in terms of a traditional wedding and don't think I could do a good job. Should photographers be allowed to pick and choose what jobs they accept or should the have to take every job that comes along?
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@katcarneo (1433)
• Philippines
28 Feb 08
I'm not very familiar with the law, but I think establishments and businesses do refuse some customers if they have a valid reason to. Now, in this case, I understand the point of the gay couple about discrimination and human rights and all that, but the owners of the studio could still argue that they have the right to practice their religious beliefs and that includes refusing to do things which are against their religion. For me, personally,with my religious upbringing, religion is on top of the law---you now, the Law of God versus the Law of Man. Let's see how it goes.
