Supreme Court Sides With Christian Web Designer Vs. Same-Sex Couple

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

56% : In its ruling, the Court's conservative majority ruled that the First Amendment bars Colorado from forcing "an individual to speak in ways that align with its views but defy her conscience about a matter of major significance."
46% : The court ruled for the baker, however the decision - penned by Justice Anthony Kennedy - did not settle whether the First Amendment applies to discrimination based on religious beliefs.
38% : The 6-3 decision, split among ideological lines, cam after Smith sued the state of Colorado over its anti-discrimination law prohibiting businesses from denying services based on a customer's sexual orientation.
36% : The Supreme Court on Friday sided with a Christian graphic web designer, Lorie Smith, who objected to designing wedding websites for same-sex couples.

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