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Freedom of Choice

Discussion in 'Political Debate & Discussion' started by targus, Apr 4, 2015.

  1. targus

    targus New Member

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    In light of the discussions concerning Indiana's law...

    There is a very interesting article in the Cornell Law Review Volume 49 Issue 2 Witer 1964 entitled "Freedom of Choice in Personal Service Occupations Thirteenth Amendment Limitations on Antidiscrimination Legislation".

    Basically the 13th Amendment says that a person can not be forced into involuntary servitude.

    Forcing some to perform a service against their will even if compensated may be argued to be involuntary servitude.

    We are a country of laws and rights.

    Sometimes there are competing rights which calls for the courts to sort out.

    The new law in Indiana is no exception.
     
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  2. Scott J

    Scott J Active Member
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    So your point would be that forcing a Christian bakery to serve a homosexual wedding against their will would be involuntary servitude? Sounds good to me.
     
  3. robustheologian

    robustheologian Well-Known Member
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    I would have to agree.
     
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